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AddBy: MC Orioste Ballesteros5th Feb 2016 1:33PMYes, as librarians, we really need to do something to protect our profession and how we could serve our community more efficiently. My friend told me this morning, "I advised my son to go to the library to do his homework, but he refused, saying that he could do it at home anyway, using the Internet. So, she said, okay then, anyway sooner or later libraries won't exist anymore". And I felt very bad.
By: Kim Salamonson30th Nov 2015 4:42PMLibraries are an integral part of the community that they serve with everyone, from their stakeholders to their decision makers, passionate and informed supporters. We need to be more involved with out communities and other government organisations and welfare organisations, local community groups and other libraries cross sector.
The Future of Libraries 2015: Summit Report
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On July 31st 2015 the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa and Te Rōpū Whakahau co-hosted Taking Libraries to 2025: The Future of Libraries Summit at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.
Aimed at driving greater collaboration in the sector this future focused summit was looking for concrete actions to cement the integral role that libraries play in their communities, whether those communities are made up of academics, students, employees, or general public. We were both inspired and humbled by the overwhelming reponse to the day. 160 professionals from around New Zealand joined us in Wellington to debate, discuss, and brainstorm the future of our profession.
The financial investment by the sector in this project has been significant and we have a responsibility to ensure that investment is not squandered. We want to ensure we do justice to the incredible passion and energy that erupted during the day as we explored the possibilities of a transformational future.
The summit highlighted the fact that it is essential for the sector to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate changes to secure the future of the profession not solely for our own benefit, but for the public we serve. We left the summit inspired to tackle the priority issues we identified together. We look forward to continuing our work with you to ensure a solid library framework for New Zealanders.
This report then is the next step in an ongoing dialogue about that future. We’ve outlined clear responsibilities, and a proposed action plan, but this isn’t set in stone.
The next step is hearing your thoughts – does this report reflect your vision of the future? Is this the direction you believe the Library and Information profession should be taking?
Aimed at driving greater collaboration in the sector this future focused summit was looking for concrete actions to cement the integral role that libraries play in their communities, whether those communities are made up of academics, students, employees, or general public. We were both inspired and humbled by the overwhelming reponse to the day. 160 professionals from around New Zealand joined us in Wellington to debate, discuss, and brainstorm the future of our profession.
The financial investment by the sector in this project has been significant and we have a responsibility to ensure that investment is not squandered. We want to ensure we do justice to the incredible passion and energy that erupted during the day as we explored the possibilities of a transformational future.
The summit highlighted the fact that it is essential for the sector to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate changes to secure the future of the profession not solely for our own benefit, but for the public we serve. We left the summit inspired to tackle the priority issues we identified together. We look forward to continuing our work with you to ensure a solid library framework for New Zealanders.
This report then is the next step in an ongoing dialogue about that future. We’ve outlined clear responsibilities, and a proposed action plan, but this isn’t set in stone.
The next step is hearing your thoughts – does this report reflect your vision of the future? Is this the direction you believe the Library and Information profession should be taking?
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AddBy: MC Orioste Ballesteros5th Feb 2016 1:33PMYes, as librarians, we really need to do something to protect our profession and how we could serve our community more efficiently. My friend told me this morning, "I advised my son to go to the library to do his homework, but he refused, saying that he could do it at home anyway, using the Internet. So, she said, okay then, anyway sooner or later libraries won't exist anymore". And I felt very bad.
By: Kim Salamonson30th Nov 2015 4:42PMLibraries are an integral part of the community that they serve with everyone, from their stakeholders to their decision makers, passionate and informed supporters. We need to be more involved with out communities and other government organisations and welfare organisations, local community groups and other libraries cross sector.
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Future of Libraries Summit 2015Date31st July 2015
Lianza (2nd Sep 2015). The Future of Libraries 2015: Summit Report. In Website Lianza. Retrieved 20th Jan 2021 16:25, from https://lianza.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/99