I found the article by Dr. Wendy Schultz pretty compelling with her emphasis on putting people and meaning at the center of the discussion of the changing world of libraries and librarians.
I like the idea of Libraries 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 being absorbed into 4.0 rather than being replaced by it-- recognizing what's good, building on the value of that foundation and refining it rather than discarding it. Picturing Library 4.0 as she does, as the space for the dream society who will need libraries as idea labs and art salons as well as the addition of the knowledge spa is all incredibly seductive but it also presupposes the luxury of time, which seems to be in short supply. I wonder if that could change.
In the end, it's the image of the physical world of quiet, good light, a comfortable chair and coffee side by side with the emerging technologies of VR and AR that resonates with me. And as much as I like and am interested in new technologies, as I add 2.0 skills to my toolbox, I have to admit that though I know it's in the offing I'm in no real hurry for 3.0., 4.0 and beyond.
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Really well put, Laura. I am just up to this "thing" on ELL and haven't had time to think about the articles, but I'll definitely take a second look at Dr. Schultz's piece.
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