SOLINET is offering a Live Online "The Library as Place" class 9/18/2006
from 10AM-Noon. The class will be taught by Heather Dray, Manager of
Educational Services at SOLINET.

 

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The Library As Place
According to a recent report by OCLC called "Perceptions of Libraries
and Information Resources," 96% of respondents had visited a physical
library. However, a third say that their library use has decreased over
the past three to five years. How do our libraries measure up to other
venues like bookstores and cafes, that offer similar access to
information? Let's take a look at how users view and use the physical
library and discuss potentials to creatively address users needs in the
areas of education, entertainment and research. We will explore
innovative methods public and academic libraries are using to reach out
to their users and bring them inside.

Topics covered include:

*	Value of Physical Libraries 
*	Virtual Life 
*	Current and Upcoming Trends 
*	Meeting Patron Needs 
*	Reinventing Libraries 
*	Trends in Library Design

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