New technologies and evolving social trends are changing the way in which
people find and use information. Everyone is a seeker of information.
Ubiquitous access to online information resources and search engines
have enabled every person with a computer or mobile device with access
to the Internet to search for the information they need to navigate daily life.
Knowing that all of these changes are taking place, how can we better
understand the white spaces (places of opportunity) where people need information
access and assistance? What can we do to shape the future and not react to it?
On August 25-26, 2008, the California State Library and
Metropolitan Cooperative Library
System will host a Statewide Reference Think Tank to rethink and redesign the
California Statewide Reference model.
We are seeking a special group of participants who are up for the challenge of
thinking about emerging trends and future possibilities, and who want to develop
transformational scenarios for providing information services to our communities.
Information about the Think Tank and the I Want to Play Application Process
have been sent to all of the Public Library Directors. If you are interested, please
contact your Director.