Notes from last month’s OLE (Open Library Environment) Regional Workshop are on LibShare, and they are interesting to scan through, especially the comments.
I found this through the Disruptive Library Technology Jester blog, and looked into it because of two quotes he included with his post:
- With print items, we’re trying to give people access; with electronic trying to keep them out.
- Isn’t it interesting that users from other libraries have borrowed print books delivered to them, but must travel to another library to get access to their electronic items.
In addition, I will add this interesting tidbit from the same set of responses:
- It used to be about selecting high quality materials, but now have to teach evaluation of available materials.
I think that sums up much of the transition we face in the library world – how to filter useful and usable information in a way that makes it useful and usable for our patrons (aren’t you glad I didn’t say “users”). We are drinking from the fire hydrant, and the pressure is increasing!
I agree — that is another insightful statement from the meeting notes. Thanks for point that one out, too.