The Changing World of Librarians by Lee Rainie

Rainie, L. (2013, April 24). The Changing World of Librarians. Pew Research Internet Project. Retrieved April 28, 2014, from http://www.pewresearch.org

With today's ever changing, fast paced, informational world, the role of the librarians is changing.  However, according to the following study, people value and like their librarians and libraries.  They find them valuable to their communities.  The following information is about how the role of the librarians is changing.

With the digital revolution, collections moved from atoms to bits, more volume, velocity and variety of information is available and there is more self starter searches.

The mobile revolution causes real-time, just-in-time searches and availability change process of acquiring and using information.

The social networking revolution caused the composition and character of people's social networks to become important channels of learning, trust and influence.

So what does this mean for our libraries?  The role is becoming more technological and informative responsible.  People like their librarians and state they are given guidance and support at their libraries.  People take pride in their community libraries.

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