[Web4lib] Google is replacing the professional librarian

[Alexander Johannesen]

On 10/27/05, Sloan, Bernie <bernies at uillinois.edu> wrote:
> But I thought the following paragraph was interesting. It's a statement
> (not a direct quote) attributed to Linda Mielke, library director/CEO:
>
> "Mielke has expressed similar philosophical concerns. Google is
> replacing the professional librarian, she has said. Libraries must stock
> best-selling books and DVDs to keep pace."
>
> Google is replacing the professional librarian?
>
> Food for thought...

Given what professional librarians do these days and the pace in which
they try to redefine themselves, I'd say "Amen."


Alex
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