This weekend, I encountered my first archivist versus librarian philosophical battle! It was riveting, shocking, and completely irritating, but, it did result in a of lot questions about the future of LIS curriculum and how we treat these two separate professions pedagogically. But wait, are they supposed to be separate?
Read more to learn about this contentious debate!
This week, we discuss the recent popularity of 3D printers in public library maker spaces. Are these devices just another gimmick to lure patrons into the library, or, are these high-tech offerings proof that libraries are leading the way in innovation?
At this point, we have yet to reach a sound conclusion, but, we have many questions, concerns, hopes and fears and we want your feedback. If your library is using a 3D printer, what are the benefits and setbacks? How are patrons using it, and would you recommend the investment?
It’s undeniable: Bexar County’s BiblioTech is awesome! But here at GSLIS, we keep wondering – is this all-digital, paperless public library becoming the new model for libraries of the future – or, is it just another cool, one-off project that works really well for the people of San Antonio, but maybe not for others?
BiblioTech’s Head librarian Ashley Eklof tells Library Journal that after a few months, the ebook-and technology-centric project has been so successful it already has its own spinoff at the county courthouse. It’s encouraging to hear that BiblioTech has been wildly successful in Texas, but we want to know: Can this model be successfully replicated elsewhere, and if so, do we even want to try? We tackle these questions in this week’s post.