Daily Archives: March 26, 2009

library of the future – update

Two quick updates: JISC asked me for a podcast today and we did about 5-7 minutes over Skype. It gives a medium term vision from my point of view. Richard Akerman – thanks – has sent many useful resources, see … Continue reading

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EPSRC anti-grant proposal ("targeted disincentives")

I knew about the following, but now that Nature has reported it I can blog it with thorough anecdotal background. (BTW Nature plays a very useful role in scientific journalism and was a conduit when we were trying to raise … Continue reading

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library of the future? – librarian of the future!

I particularly appreciate the post below. It may have taken some courage to write, and if so well done and in any case many thanks. I have no idea what I shall say at Oxford but I hope to reproduce … Continue reading

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library of the future – feedback 3

March 25, 2009 at 3:16 pm (Edit) Hello Peter, I think there are a number of reasons why librarian response has been muted. Like the others, I think its because of the question you asked: “Who are the librarians of … Continue reading

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future of the library – slaying vampires

Yesterday was a very reassuring day. I had 4 important, carefully argued and presented comments, all of which deserve a full post. Here is Gaynor Backhouse, writing for JISC as a future watcher. (BTW I think libraries should look closely … Continue reading

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