Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
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Given the open access movement, should copyright be restructured? If so,
how? What are the global initiatives and policies that should be considered?
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What are the implications for library and information science education in
the digital age?
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Research on dominant issues related to the information infrastructure are
discussed and the subject of articles in professional journals. How are such
issues reflected in LIS curricula?
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Do the library and information professions and LIS education have the ne-
cessary leadership to lead the information professions into the indetermin-
ate future? Where will visionary leadership come from?
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Who and what organizations should provide leadership and supervision of
the information infrastructure?
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How can library and information professionals remain current?
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What changes should be made in information policy (including copyright)?
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How will the roles of libraries and librarians change?
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How will the repository movement and other innovations be funded to for-
ward the infrastructure? Grants? Government support?
These and many other questions help us to face the uncertain future that
stretches before us. The challenges are great and likewise the satisfaction that the
future will bring to a profession that is central in the information age.
Summary
Technology has been a driving force in Western culture, and the result has been
a fast-paced society that is characterized by complexity and uncertainty. The di-
gital age has prompted the emergence of a new paradigm that has dramatically
changed the information transfer processes and the role of library and informa-
tion professionals. These changes are examined along with trends that are influen-
cing and will continue to influence the information infrastructure and the role of lib-
rary and information professionals. Although the future is indeterminate, we can be
guided by questions that have emerged. The emergent paradigm brings changes
and uncertainty, but it also promises a vital role for library and information profes-
sionals.
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