After reading the information provided by OCLC Next Space Newsletter, I agree. Libraries will have to constantly change along with all the technology that is out there. Patrons are becoming more savvy, children are learning to use computers in Prep.
Our library is already planning for the future, turning ordinary libraries into Learning Centres, where the day to day running of the library will be more automated and staff time will be better spent on helping patrons with information technology.
The information highway might make the use of non-fiction books obsolete, although we still need to cater to the older community out there, who like things the old fashioned way. I believe there will be a need for books for at least the next 50 years. There is nothing like curling up with a good book to take the stress out of life or on holidays.
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