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Hennen, Thomas J., Jr. – American Libraries, 1988
Summarizes issues raised at the OCLC Conference on the Future of the Public Library, focusing on anticipated trends in technology and the library role. Areas discussed include the use of appropriate technologies, governance, demands for reference services, user fees, and the need for strong library leadership. (CLB)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Futures (of Society), Governance, Information Technology
Barron, Daniel D. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1996
Explains the historical background of the Luddite movement in England and discusses the contemporary version of resistance to computers and other educational technology. Books and journals that address this issue are highlighted and the role of library media specialists in encouraging appropriate use of technology is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Appropriate Technology, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Smalls, Mary L. – 1991
Noting that technological developments will influence both library automation decisions and user expectations, this paper focuses on six issues involved in planning for the use of information technology in libraries: (1) perceiving the information technology needs of library users; (2) addressing their information technology needs; (3) planning to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adoption (Ideas), Appropriate Technology, Futures (of Society)