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Emerging Trends November 3, 2009

Posted by k3nd in trends.
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A few emerging trends in libraries which I have noticed over the years.

  • Meeting roomstrends
  • 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.