Technology and Libraries

Now and into the Future

April 29, 2015 CIL 2015

Advancing knowledge at home and around the world.

Knowing our history is important.

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The mission of Libraries will not change, the mission statement and the way librarians accomplish their mission will change.

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The Smithsonian Libraries promotes new ideas

through knowledge sharing. We play a dynamic

role in advancing scientific and cultural

understanding and in preserving America's

heritage. Our expert staff and extensive collections

are a crucial resource

for research and education communities at the

Smithsonian, within the United States,

and around the world.”

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Future librarians will have highly developed skills to collaborate and cooperate.

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Library print collections are moving from books on shelves to special collections.

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Technology will be important as libraries move into the future, as it has always been.

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Library as place will change.

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Mary Augusta Thomas thomasm@si.edu

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