libraries vs. the internet argument

There has been a debate that is becoming a long held discussion on whether the Internet and digitization would replace libraries. You may have seen this list before, but here you can read it again. Their conclusion contained this comment that says it well:

librarians are the most suited professionals to guide scholars and citizens toward a better understanding of how to find valuable information online.

Here is another list from ACRL that is along the same vein: Top Ten Assumptions for the Future of Libraries. That is from Bailey Library Staff Blog.

Here is a podcast on libraries and cataloging of the future. This is with the patron in mind and the young ones at that. There were a few comments on AUTOCAT (listserv) recently and one person pointed out (basically) that as important as it is to reach our youth, they will not be "millenial students" (my quotes) forever. We need to teach them how to be serious researchers and to have the resources available for that research.