tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949346689589512096.post4788985098100678370..comments2022-11-19T08:56:36.324+00:00Comments on Sintoblog: A vision for public librariesCarlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570219492362089436noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949346689589512096.post-88593865593784532752009-12-01T21:45:02.893+00:002009-12-01T21:45:02.893+00:00I'd say, perhaps only in shouting my mouth off...I'd say, perhaps only in shouting my mouth off, that the majority of library use is by bored people in the attempt to be entertained. I personally think the direction in which libraries are heading is irrelevant and a search for something entirely new is initiated.tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949346689589512096.post-30906198965016644022009-11-27T00:25:23.393+00:002009-11-27T00:25:23.393+00:00The libraries have to do what they always have don...The libraries have to do what they always have done, but to the next level, using the new technologies we have. So there are two questions here, what is the purpose of the libraries, and what is the next level.<br /><br />I could say enriching our culture by increasing the flow of knowledge, information, stories!, values like sheer enjoyment of reading. And we have objectives like serving the whole community with no exceptions as well. We could study the purpose and achievements of the libraries in the past, and ask how things are going to be in the future. The next level should also have outcomes in terms of progress for our civilisation. Outcomes that are solidly rooted in the needs of the communities that the libraries serve.<br /><br />(It's late at night, I'm on my second glass of wine, and I'm just having a bit of fun, tee hee :)Gareth Oslerhttp://libraryweb.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949346689589512096.post-77931582502959799562009-11-19T19:45:17.699+00:002009-11-19T19:45:17.699+00:00It is to my belief that Cultural Centers need to s...It is to my belief that Cultural Centers need to start being developed, the focus not on books but on people learning in comfortable enviroments, active discussions should be far more common. Why is it most people think learning stops as soon as they finish school or college, it should be a life long pleasure. The structures are already in place the ideas are all there, what are we waiting for.<br /><br />"A perfection of means, and confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem." Einstein<br /><br />Your blog is getting very tasty. Keep serving up these sizzlers please.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1949346689589512096.post-72274278804588830582009-11-19T13:50:54.272+00:002009-11-19T13:50:54.272+00:00The motivation behind public libraries in 1850 inc...The motivation behind public libraries in 1850 included the increasing literacy levels of the age and a desire for an educated society. But our society has changed. Nowerdays we have the Internet, books are cheaper, there are more opportunities for education. With the addition of computer use and Internet access the libraries are essentially doing the same thing they were 150 years ago, but while the original aims of the libraries are no longer as relevant as they were. (Is this where the feeling that the libraries have lost their way stems from?)<br /><br />We need to have a rethink. What have we got? (The context.) What might be possible? What could we reasonably plan for? The libraries' role in society may even change if they can be employed usefully in other ways.<br /><br />Just my halfpenny's worth ;)Gareth Oslerhttp://libraryweb.infonoreply@blogger.com