For Discussion with our libns and staff
The Darien Statements – document generated (and reported by Blyberg.net) at an event called “In the Foothills: A Not-Quite-Summit on the Future of Libraries” at which participants were instructed to “come prepared to help sketch out the role librarians should play in defining the future of libraries”. -
The Darien Statements on Future of the Library – April 2009
Taiga Forum – Annual document – inspired the participants of this first TAIGA forum and were subsequently disseminated throughout the industry. These statements stimulated meaningful dialogue in scores of organizations and energized the strategic planning process for many.
Taiga 4 Forum’s Provocative Statements ““Within the next 5 years…”” – February 2009
“New Librarianship” Keynote Charleston Conference 2009, Charleston, SC.
Abstract: The best days of librarianship are ahead of us. However, to get there the field must step back, refocus, and reexamine our core principles. We as a profession have become so focused on the trees of standards and process that we are now at risk from missing the larger forest of opportunities. This talk will present a view of a new librarianship, one focused on knowledge and action instead of artifacts and collection. The presentation will look beyond the trends of today’s technologies to a durable new librarianship that focuses on innovation, leadership, and service.
Slides: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/Charleston.pdf
Audio: http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2009/charleston09.mp3
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