Information Format Trends: Content, not Containers
Although the purpose of this article seems to be to set forth statistics and point out trends in information accessibility in a very straightforward manner, it automatically raises questions and brings up issues along the way. It is not hard to observe that information is becoming more portable and instantly accessible to the individual. It is not a impossible to imagine libraries, at least in their current roles, becoming less popular, relevant, or useful. The question that came up to me as I read was on the role of the librarian and how this role might ever be filled virtually/digitally. The article finally hints at this issue on p. 14. As a topic for personal research, I would like to find out:
- what types of more sophisticated programs already exist that help to map out available information in a more useful way than just searching for some keywords
- what is the predicted trend for these programs: Is there a virtual replacement for the librarian?
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Even with all the technology mentioned in the Week 1 readings I don't think there will ever be a replacement for the librarian. Computers are still not able to reason and solve problems for us. Similarly while searching for an article or book you need a person to direct the search so it will make sense.
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