Re: Yes but

From: Hank Young <WilYoun_at_nyob>
Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 12:57:24 -0400
To: NGC4LIB_at_listserv.nd.edu
Bravo!

I question that it is possible to create a system that will give good
results for more than 30% of the population without educating them in
how to use the tool.  Many librarians consider what they do to be
educational by its nature.

 - Hank Young
University of Florida

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From: Next generation catalogs for libraries
[mailto:NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Ted P Gemberling
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 12:39 PM
To: NGC4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [NGC4LIB] Yes but

I hate to make a "yes but" point, but I think this other perspective
might be worth considering. I believe library systems have to be
user-centered (accessible), adjusted to the needs of users. But remember
that users have to adjust themselves to information, too. That is part
of learning.

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        --Ted Gemberling, UAB Lister Hill Library, Birmingham, Ala.
Received on Fri May 04 2007 - 10:45:51 EDT