The End of Wisdom?

Much has been written about the end of libraries and the death of the book, leading to this comprehensive compilation that assembles opinion pieces, forecasts, strategy options, and case studies from leaders around the world who, together, create a rich picture of current trends and the likely future of libraries of all types

The End of Wisdom? The Future of Libraries in a Digital Age assembles opinion pieces, forecasts, strategy options, and case studies from leading worldwide politicians, academics, educators, authors, publishers, captains of industry, senior public sector workers, library directors, IT gurus and other key players in the field of information provision who discuss their views on the hypothesis surrounding the "end of libraries" and the "death of books." The contributions – ranging in length from 500 to 2000 words are analyzed and summarized to create a rich picture of current trends and likely futures for libraries of all types, with digital options discussed in detail.