Futures Thinking for Academic Librarians: Scenarios for the Future of the Book
The report explores alternative futures for printed books in the context of digital proliferation, suggesting they may remain viable despite the rise of e-books.
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| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | American Library Association |
| Authors: | Dr. David J. Staley |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved creating scenarios based on expert judgments from academic library directors, using a survey to gather data on the future of printed books. The data was then analyzed using Interactive Future Simulations (IFS) to generate probable future states.
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Key Insights
The report presents four scenarios for the future of printed books, considering their role alongside e-books by 2020. It challenges the assumption that printed books will become obsolete, proposing they may continue as significant technologies within the academic and research library context.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | books | consumer value | demographics | digital libraries | e-book | e-books | education | futures | futures thinking | librarians | library | ownership patterns | printed books | publishing | retail distribution | scenarios | technology