"Libraries are especially important now when the whole idea of education is stressing more and more independent learning and acting. All citizens must be able to find and use information."
-Mirja Ryynanen
I really loved this quote from the Library 2.0 article. I find that when I tell people I am studying library science or wishing to become a librarian the typical response is "Why?" usually followed by something like "Do you really think you will have a job?" or "Do you think libraries will even still exist?" etc. Although I agree that some of the methods and ways of doing things in libraries has changed or will change in the near future, I feel that the purpose of the library remains the same - to provide access to information to its patrons. This will undoubtedly take on new forms and demand different knowledge and skills from librarians - however, I tend to agree that the library will become increasingly important as a tool in teaching the masses about new technologies.
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