Discussion

 

Miranda, Celinna

Reference

Williams, J.F. (2014, September 20). Joan Fry Williams: Consultant & Futurist [video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn0clFLyeiU&list=PLgMt-Lvz0cxG1K8_O2TsbnMwpjViwQtnG&index=2

Summary

Williams uses design thinking in her approach to creating "future-ready" libraries. She encourages unique and human-centered approaches to library programming and services. Williams’ references mega trends in technology and workplace in order to paint a vivid image of future-ready libraries.

Evaluation

I wanted to share this lecture from Joan Fry Williams, a library consultant and futurist. I especially agreed with her presentation on makerspace in public libraries; she suggests modular furniture and accessible technology be available to library patrons in order to meet their creative and collaborative needs. She even makes practical suggestions for small libraries dealing with minimal space to set collaborative hours where patrons do not have to worry about keeping their volume low. Her passion for future ready libraries is obvious in all of her recommendations. There are a lot of important take aways from this video. I personally appreciate that she embraces technology in libraries and encourages librarian's to live in the future in order to maintain a relevant and modern library that can be an invaluable resource to the community. I think that If this lecture were to be updated, Williams would certainly be talking about AI. What do you all think?