Q: Since you joined OCLS, how has technology changed the way you access, use or provide information? As technology makes information more open source, how do you see our role, as a library, in the future? Describe it for us in your blog.
A: Easy and convenient access to information has made my personal and professional life much easier. I am able to research a subject, look at an array of recipes for dinner, see how the weather is in OH before calling my grandmother, so on and so forth. However, many times I feel overwhelmed with the information I read on a daily basis. Always keeping in mind the date it was posted and the source that posted it. Isn't there always a "but" :)
On the topic of open source information, it is a valuable tool in allowing teams to continue to work together by virtual means in the workplace. The ability to access project information and update it in a way where every team member is literally on the same page can only increase efficiency, in my opinion.
Open source information for the masses opens up a new world on the social scene; however, there is the opportunity for abuse.
I believe OCLS's role in supporting this type of technology could be to educate the public. Teaching users how to be safe and responsible users would be a great start. Teaching parents how to communicate with their children and proceed with caution would be a tremendous resource as well.
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