Abstract: The Library of the Future In the 2007 film Starting Out in the Evening, Leonard Schiller, an aging writer, whose novels are out-of-print and who is doggedly trying to finish writing his last book, is asked by a young graduate student: “Aren’t you afraid that, in 100 years, no one will be reading your books?” His answer: “My dear, I’m afraid that, in 100 years, no one will be reading at all.”
This presentation will look at the role of libraries in the future, how they will continue to maintain the traditions of reading, scholarly publishing, and the preservation of knowledge, and how they will use technology to enhance research, education, and communication. Current issues will be noted and future trends will be identified. The library’s role as an agent for change will also be addressed.
Presenter: Leah Krevit, MLIS, has been a librarian in the Texas Medical Center since 1986. She is currently Associate Director for Collection Management at the Houston Academy of Medicine –Texas Medical Center Library. Her primary responsibilities include collection development, electronic resources licensing, institutional repository development, web presence and portal development, and traditional technical services oversight. Prior experience includes 12 years as the Director of Information Resources and Technology at The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. She obtained her M.L.I.S. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Information. Computer Science from the University of Houston (1990) and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M (1985).
When: Friday June 27th 11am
Where: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Faculty Center conference room FC 1.2002 street address: 1400 Holcombe Blvd. Houston 77030
