[Web4lib] The TARDIS Library Metaphor for 2.0

[Robert Balliot]

'A product of *Time Lord* <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Lord>*technology
*, a properly maintained and *piloted TARDIS* can transport its occupants to
any point in time and space.' (Wikipedia)

'A product of *MLS technology*, a properly maintained and *directed
Library*can transport its occupants to any point in time and space.'

The speed, scope and accuracy of transport is facilitated by Library 2.0
technology and everything else - papyrus to Pentium.

Librarians create navigation
<http://www.thomsonreuters.com/business_units/scientific/free/essays/cwc-criteria/>
points
in time and space by indexing and abstracting, cataloging, and organization.

Here is a tool that will let your indexing and abstracting ability shine in
2.0 and beyond:

http://oceanstatelibrarian.com/*#research*<http://oceanstatelibrarian.com/#research>

R. Balliot