Emerging Trends November 3, 2009
Posted by k3nd in trends.Tags: trends
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A few emerging trends in libraries which I have noticed over the years.
- Meeting rooms
- Study areas and desks
- Free wireless internet
- Free internet
- Power outlets
- Coffee
- Relaxing/social areas to chill out
- Newspapers, and not just the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian and Financial Review which mostly just pedal their own agendas
- Fax, print and copy facilities at a reasonable cost
- Self check out
- I want it now attitude
- Organised activities for all ages – baby time, teen activities and book groups. should be expanded to other areas such as gaming, discussion groups, whatever you want.
- Demand for workers who are knowledgeable, flexible and approachable.
And I’m sure you can add many more. Just another indication that the library is a living, breathing, ever changing entity which is reinventing itself, whether you like it or not.