[WEB4LIB] The Future

[Linda Arret]

You may also find interesting the Library Journal cover article of May 1, 
2004, in case you have not already seen it:

Born with the Chip
By Stephen Abram & Judy Luther

"The next generation will profoundly impact both library service and the 
culture within the profession"

at:
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA411572?display=searchResults&stt=001&text=abram


Linda Arret

Library Consultant
Reference Services and Technologies
Chevy Chase, MD  20815 USA
301-332-8666 (mobile)
linda.arret at verizon.net



At 12:23 PM 7/28/2004, Helfrich, Gair wrote:
>Hello everyone,
>
>The collective wisdom of this group is needed! For the first time in
>many years we are working on our Master Plan. Naturally, one component
>of that plan is Technology and I've been asked to use a crystal ball and
>look ahead for the next 5 years. Right now we're short staffed and I'm
>having trouble keeping up with today, let alone anticipating what's
>coming in the next 5 years. That's probably true for many of us. :-)
>
>At any rate, if some of you who are on the cutting edge or have a clear
>crystal ball are willing to share some insights I'd very much appreciate
>it. What do you think is coming in technology in general and
>specifically in library technology. We've already got wireless on our
>radar--and have implemented in 2 branches so far--and are considering
>RFID. You can reply to the list or to me personally and I'll summarize
>the answers for the list.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Gair Helfrich
>
>__________
>
>Gair Helfrich
>Network Services & Computer Services Manager
>Atlantic County Library
>40 Farragut Avenue
>Mays Landing, NJ 08330
>609-625-2776 ext. 6313  Fax: 609-625-8143
>ghelfrich at acmail.aclink.org



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