ABC Radio National Big Ideas recently debated how the library of the future will function. This podcast is an interesting and thoughtful discussion on the changes to the library and how a digital library is going to look.
Libraries are just as popular today and are as much about community as about resources. Libraries promote connections and bring people together in a society where neighbours no longer know or support each other. Libraries are also becoming adept at changing to address the challenges of our digital age.
Host Paul Barclay brings together an expert panel to discuss these challenges, changes and innovation - Eli Neiburger - Associate Director for IT Production, Ann Arbor District Library, Joe Murphy - Librarian, technology trend analyst, Director of Library Futures at Innovative Interfaces, Jane Cowell - Director of Regional Access and Public Libraries, State Library of Queensland and Simon Groth - writer, editor, of fiction and non-fiction. Director of if:book Australia, exploring the future of the book.
"The library was once a temple of books. But much of what filled library shelves is now available online, without you having to leave your computer or mobile. What are libraries doing to ensure they don’t become extinct? Well, it appears the library of the future will be a content creator, a publisher, and a conserver of 'unique' stuff" ABC RN Big Ideas Website
To listen to the podcast click here
(Critical Evaluation coming soon)
To listen to the podcast click here
(Critical Evaluation coming soon)
Barclay, P. 2014. The Library of the Future. ABC Radio National Big Ideas. [podcast] Monday, 10 March 2014. Available at: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/the-library-of-the-future/5286116 [Accessed: 12 Mar 2014].
Bringing together an expert panel including Eli Neiburger - Associate Director for IT Production, Ann Arbor District Library, Joe Murphy - Librarian, technology trend analyst, Director of Library Futures at Innovative Interfaces, Jane Cowell - Director of Regional Access and Public Libraries, State Library of Queensland and Simon Groth - writer, editor, of fiction and non-fiction, this podcast explores how libraries are rising to the challenges of the digital age and how they might look in the future. An expert panel discuss technological changes, digitization of resources and societal trends. A very thoughtful and informative debate for those interested in the future of library services.
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I heard this when it was originally broadcast then forgot about it when students were doing this exercise. Thanks for reminding me abnout it and bringing it to our attention
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