The futures of information, literacy and lifetime learning: a symphonic meditation

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this LOEX‐of‐the‐West keynote is to discuss ways to think about the future and the future of libraries.

Design/methodology/approach

Bringing in poems and meaningful paragraphs from other authors to illustrate his message, the author adopts the structure of a musical symphony to organize his presentation.

Findings

While the future may be impossible to predict accurately, the paper considers several possible futures for libraries.

Originality/value

The paper provides a futurist perspective on the potential role of libraries in the society of the future.

Citation

Dator, J. (2006), "The futures of information, literacy and lifetime learning: a symphonic meditation", Reference Services Review, Vol. 34 No. 4, pp. 458-471. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320610716369