Dear all,
An interesting editorial by Michael Gorman (dean of library services at
California State University, Fresno, and president-elect of the American
Library Association) on the subject of the recently publicised Google
library digitization project.
http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-vpgor204090787dec20,0,3580264.sto
ry?coll=ny-viewpoints-headlines
At the same time I can heartily recommend his book "The enduring
library: technology, tradition and the quest for balance" (2003) ISBN:
0838908462.
Review from Booklist "From one of the profession's most prolific writers
and passionate scholars, this book is billed as a "manifesto" that will
help librarians strike a balance between the ideas of technology
dominance and the tradition of library service. Gorman's premise is that
to understand the impact of technology on society and libraries, we need
to have a clear view of the history and evolution of communications
technology. He holds that library life has always been affected by
technology, suggesting that we are not in a transformational time but at
an important point in the evolution of libraries. He also examines
reading in the digital world and the nature of the Web, library work and
the future of libraries (focusing on reference and cataloging), and two
ailments of modern living--information overload and stress. Librarians
and library administrators interested in forecasting, information
technology, library trends, and professional ethics will want to read
this insightful and provocative book"
An ideal Christmas gift or loan from the BL!
Cheers
Alan
Alan Fricker
Knowledge & Library Service Manager
Knowledge & Library Service
Newham University Hospital NHS Trust
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Tel: 020 7363 8016
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