Please read:

http://blogaboutlibraries.com/2007/02/i-didnt-get-mls-to-do-that.html

In light of our readings and discussion in class about technology and library service, how would you respond to this post:

To me this is the most important reason. Even if we don’t like computers, our patrons do. Libraries have established themselves as the place to get on the internet. We market this. We brag about it. We get federal funding for it (well, a little…). It is not responsible to provide access to computers without also providing the staff training necessary to make sure our people have the competencies to help patrons with them.

Furthermore, the line between information tools, social software, games and productivity tools is thoroughly blurred by now. To expect that we can choose what part of the technology we will help patrons with is simply unrealistic.

Please compose a 200-300 word response and post it here. Sign your name and feel free to comment on other replies.