TY - BOOK ID - 1443148 TI - The enduring library: technology, tradition, and the quest for balance PY - 2003 SN - 0838908462 0838998747 0838999638 9780838998748 9780838999639 9780838908464 PB - Chicago, Ill. ALA DB - UniCat KW - Computer. Automation KW - Library management KW - Libraries and society. KW - Libraries KW - Library science KW - Librarians KW - Bibliothèques et société KW - Bibliothèques KW - Bibliothéconomie KW - Bibliothècaires KW - Aims and objectives. KW - Automation. KW - Technological innovations. KW - Forecasting. KW - Professional ethics. KW - Finalités KW - Automatisation KW - Innovations KW - Prévision KW - Déontologie KW - 021 KW - -Libraries KW - -Libraries and society KW - -Library science KW - -Librarianship KW - Library economy KW - Bibliography KW - Documentation KW - Information science KW - Society and libraries KW - Public institutions KW - Information scientists KW - Library employees KW - Taak, nut, stichting en ontwikkeling van bibliotheken KW - Professional ethics KW - Aims and objectives KW - Automation KW - Forecasting KW - Technological innovations KW - -Taak, nut, stichting en ontwikkeling van bibliotheken KW - 021 Taak, nut, stichting en ontwikkeling van bibliotheken KW - -Society and libraries KW - Librarianship KW - Bibliothèques et société KW - Bibliothèques KW - Bibliothéconomie KW - Bibliothècaires KW - Finalités KW - Prévision KW - Déontologie KW - Libraries and society KW - Library automation KW - Mechanization of library processes KW - Librarians, Professional ethics for KW - Library ethics KW - Moral and ethical aspects UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:1443148 AB - Librarians are experts at selecting, evaluating, and disseminating the best content in the most appropriate format to meet the needs of library users. And, new technologies can be invaluable tools in these efforts. Taking advantage of these technologies does not, however, change the fundamental mission of libraries everywhere. In this thought-provoking work, one of the library world's leading thinkers discusses the transformative effect communications technology has had on information delivery from past to present to future. By tracing the transformations, Gorman writes a roadmap for achieving balance between the tradition of library service and ever-changing technology. Exploring both opportunities and perils, Gorman points the way to: Integrating technology into long- and short-term goals Rethinking reference work, to direct users to the highest quality sources available Revamping cataloging through technology to improve user access Reinvigorating the library's role in promoting literacy Relieving techno-stress to achieve peace of mind, harmony, and stabilityFor those willing to accept the challenges and opportunities that present themselves to librarians all around the world, this manifesto will help you strike a balance between the ideas of technology dominance and the tradition preservation. ER -