The article I liked the most was Dr. Wendy Schultz's "To a temporary place in time..." She focused on how library 2.0 is not an end in itself, but just one phase in the evolution of libraries. She details some of her visions of library 3.0 - library 4.0. I especially like her vision of library 4.0.
"Library 4.0 revives the old image of a country house library, and renovates it: from a retreat, a sanctuary, a pampered experience with information—subtle thoughts, fine words, exquisite brandy, smooth coffee, aromatic cigar, smell of leather, rustle of pages—to the dream economy’s library, the LIBRARY: a WiFREE space, a retreat from technohustle, with comfortable chairs, quiet, good light, coffee and single malt. You know, the library."
Beautiful imagery. I honestly agree though that this is simply another phase of the evolution of libraries, not the end of libraries. Libraries may change shape and form and people may access more and more services from home, but I think the library as a place will still continue to remain important: a place of quiet and focus; a place of conversation and laughter; a place of ideas and sharing of ideas. Also, while the details of our roles as librarians will continue to change, our underlying roles as information guides will continue.
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