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January 26, 2007
Live discussion on Changing Role of Academic Libraries
The Changing Role of Academic Libraries in the Information Age
Thursday, February 1, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time
Academic libraries face some of their greatest challenges, and greatest opportunities, of the generation. While the Internet has been a boon for information distribution, some librarians have considered it a threat to the vitality of traditional library space. Although the latest generation of students is plugged in and connected in ways never imagined years ago, they also seem disconnected from books and other traditional literary resources. Librarians and their academic colleagues must step up to face those challenges, says Michael Gorman, dean of library services at California State University at Fresno. He will share his thoughts on the future of librarians -- and take your questions
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The Guest
Michael Gorman is a critic of some uses of technology in libraries -- like the Google project to digitize books -- but also a fan of what he calls the appropriate use of technology. For more than 25 years he has been a leader in academic libraries and a major voice on key issues. He has been dean of library services at California State University at Fresno since 1988. He is the author of numerous books, including Future Libraries: Dreams, Madness, and Reality (co-written with Walt Crawford), which was honored with the 1997 Blackwell's Scholarship Award. He recently served as president of the American Library Association. He will respond to questions and comments about these issues on Thursday, February 1, at 12 noon, U.S. Eastern time. Readers are welcome to post questions and comments now.
A transcript will be available at this address following the discussion.
http://chronicle.com/live/2007/02/gorman/chat.php3
Posted by schnitzr at January 26, 2007 07:45 AM