> On Jan 30, 2008, at 3:04 PM, Weinheimer Jim wrote:
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> > One of our tasks is to educate people so that they know better.
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>
> I definitely agree, but this does not necessarily need to be done
> face-to-face and in-person. This process can be supplemented by
> embodying our expertise into the computer systems we support. This is
> one way we as a profession can add value to the collections and
> services we provide. This is one way we can differentiate ourselves
> from other information service providers.
>
> --
> Eric Lease Morgan
> University Libraries of Notre Dame
Very well said. I don't think that the computer systems will replace face-to-face 100%, but that is unimportant. A lot more can be done than is done today. It's just too bad that so many of our records are locked up in OCLC and the authority file. Many (including you) could make some very interesting tools that everyone could use, comment on, and improve. Only with trial and error can we create something of real worth . We shouldn't be afraid of failure, but of not trying. WorldCat was a good beginning ((ree access to OCLC at last), but it's only a baby step. Real experimentation by the rank and file is needed.
Jim Weinheimer
Received on Wed Jan 30 2008 - 15:37:54 EST