As more books go digital, librarians will occupy more of the training and coaching role. Today’s librarian will need to excel at training users on how to use databases, eReaders, tablets and mobile.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Cynthia Sanner & Erin Sullivan, GALE Cengage Learning
By on September 14, 2011 Leave a Comment
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: John Williams, Follett Library Resources & BWI
By on September 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
The management of digital resources requires a selection and evaluation process by a professional who’s involved with integrating technology into teaching and learning. We see examples of this change underway in lots of libraries today.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: George Coe, Baker & Taylor
By on August 31, 2011 Leave a Comment
The materials may evolve, and the design and use of physical space in the buildings may shift, but the central role of libraries doesn’t change. Libraries democratize access to information and entertainment, and provide the spaces for both individual pursuit and community engagement.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Tom Mercer, 3M
By on August 24, 2011 1 Comment
The challenge of a digital world is how to connect a patron’s needs and interests with the right digital information. Libraries will play a vital role in showing people books the wide variety of books and authors that are available. Without variety we could becomes a nation of books only read from a top 10 list.
