The Global Transformation of Libraries, LIS Education, and LIS Profession

The Global Transformation of Libraries, LIS Education, and LIS professionals

Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Professor and Director Library 2.013 October 18, 2013

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“The secret to high performance and satisfaction – at work, at school, and at home – is the deeply human need to direct our lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.”

(Daniel H. Pink, 2011)

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Global Trends Impacting Libraries

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“The amount of digital content created in 2011 amounts to several million times that contained in all books ever written.”

(IFLA, 2013)

IFLA. (2013). Riding the Waves or Caught in the tide? Navigating the Evolving Information Environment. Insights from the IFLA Trend Report. Retrieved from: http://trends.ifla.org/

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“Internet traffic has risen by 13,000% in the last decade, with more digital information created in 2008-2011 than in all of previous recorded history.”

(IFLA, 2013)

IFLA. (2013). Riding the Waves or Caught in the tide? Navigating the Evolving Information Environment. Insights from the IFLA Trend Report. Retrieved from: http://trends.ifla.org/

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5 Key Trends

•  Technologies will expand and limit who has access

•  Online learning will democratize global learning

•  The boundaries of privacy and data protection will be redefined

•  Hyper-connected societies will listen to and empower new voices

•  The global information environment will be transformed with new technologies

IFLA. (2013). Riding the Waves or Caught in the tide? Navigating the Evolving Information Environment. Insights from the IFLA Trend Report. Retrieved from: http://trends.ifla.org/

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Emerging Technologies = Opportunities

Source: http://gcn.com/pages/trending/elearning.aspx?s=gcntech_050313

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These innovations are “not technologies looking for an application in formal education. They are new ways of teaching, learning, and assessment.”

(Sharples, et. al, 2013)

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MOOCs

Source: http://mooc.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/

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Mobile Apps = Seamless Learning

Image: http://knowledgedirect.blogspot.com/2011/03/mobile-learning-apps-statistics-and.html

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Stoll, C. (2013). Makerspaces: Surveying the Scene of Illinois. http://www.ila.org/Reporter/April_2013/Pg4-9.pdf

3D Printers = Maker Culture

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The Internet of Things

Image source: http://www.x-v-x.de/blog/?p=2408

Image source: http://www.internet-of-things.eu/

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•  Mobile devices will outnumber humans this year.

•  90% of consumer-connected devices be connected to the cloud

•  At least 4 billion terabytes of data will be generated this year alone.

Global Phenomenon

Source: http://readwrite.com/2013/04/30/how-the-internet-of-things-will-transform-everything-according-to-it-experts

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New Roles for the Library

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“Libraries are more than just a repository - they are communities where information flows back and forth.”

Anthony Andora, SJSU SLIS Alumni

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•  Access information •  Learn •  Interact, use, and communicate

with information •  Collaborate: socially,

academically, and professionally

Technology changes the way we…

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Rainie, L. (2013). Reinventing of Libraries: The keys to the future in 7 questions. Pew Internet http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2013/Jun/The-reinvention-of-libraries.aspx

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Rainie, L. (2013). Reinventing of Libraries: The keys to the future in 7 questions. Pew Internet http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2013/Jun/The-reinvention-of-libraries.aspx

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Rainie, L. (2013). Reinventing of Libraries: The keys to the future in 7 questions. Pew Internet http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2013/Jun/The-reinvention-of-libraries.aspx

McKendrick, J. (2013). Libraries: At the epicenter of the digital disruption. Unisphere Research.

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“When asked what I see for the future of libraries – all kinds of libraries - I imagine a space where users will connect, collaborate, create, and care.”

(Stephens, 2011)

That future is now…

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Source: http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2013/07/08/bound-by-boredom-libraries-offer-summer-programs-for-teens/

The Library Creates

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Website: http://libraryyou.escondido.org/

The Library Learns

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FFL Fab Lab

Image source: http://fflib.org/fablab

The Library Connects

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Source: http://www.ourtownstories.co.uk/overview/

The Library Engages

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Image source: http://uklibchat.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/feature-01-innovative-use-of-technology-in-libraries/

The Library Plays

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Image source: http://uklibchat.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/feature-01-innovative-use-of-technology-in-libraries/penguin/

The Library Automates

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New Roles for Library Professionals

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LIS Skills and Knowledge: •  Reference skills •  Networks, metadata, digital assets,

database management, website development

•  Management-level positions •  Statistics/analysis skills •  Teaching/instruction •  Knowledge of emerging trends/

technologies •  Digitization projects, integrated library

systems and others

http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/publications/emerging-career-trends-information-professionals-snapshot-job-titles

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Emerging Job Titles

Source: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/10/placements-and-salaries/2012-survey/emerging-jobs-new-titles/

SALARYSTAT

Top Ten Job Titles

Data Analytics

Data Science

Digital Archives

Digital Content Management

E-learning/Distance Learning Librarian

Emerging Technologies Specialist

Instructional Designer

Project Manager

Social Media Manager

User Experience Designer

Source: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/downloads/emerging_trends_2012.pdf

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“A result of a Kuwait University self-study on the competencies needed by new LIS professionals, new tracks of specialization were developed to address the needs of librarianship which included information management, IT applications, and knowledge management.“

(Rehman, 2010, p. 303)

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Global Perspective

Norwegian and Thai LIS educators found that the “principal areas of disciplinary knowledge required included an understanding of metadata, database development, database management systems, and user needs.”

(Nonthacumjane, 2011)

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Forecasts for Jobs Requiring a MLIS Degree

•  71% explicitly required a MLS or MLIS •  43% of listings require reference skills •  33% of listings are management-level jobs •  32% of listings are tech-centered jobs •  25% of listings require teaching/instruction •  21% of listings require statistics/analysis

skills

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LIS Education – Providing the Path for Vibrant Library Futures

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Top 3 Skills Requested

•  Effective written and verbal communication skills,

•  A passion for continuous learning and adaptability to new technology, and

•  Proficient use of current and emerging information technologies.

Hirsh, S. (2012). Preparing future professionals through broad competency planning. Information Outlook, 16(1), p. 9-11. Retrieved from: https://slisweb.sjsu.edu/downloads/future_professionals.pdf

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LIS Technological Pathways

•  Digital Libraries – 42%

•  Information Architecture, Design, and Programming – 32%

•  Information Technology – 7%

•  Social Technical – 7%

•  Data Curation – 4%

•  Other - 8%

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“In today’s environment of rapid technological changes, competitive job markets and evolving job roles, it’s critical to examine the competencies needed to succeed as an information professional.”

(Hirsh, 2012)

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LIS Required Competencies

Students will “demonstrate proficiency in the use of current information and communication technologies, and other related technologies, as they affect the resources and uses of libraries and other types of information providing entities.”

(San Jose State University, 2013)

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Students will “Be cognizant of the impact of technology on the social and economic structure and the library’s mission to the community.”

(University of Mississippi, 2013)

LIS Required Competencies

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Students will “employ current and emerging technologies effectively for communication, and to search for, identify, repackage, and deliver information resources.”

(Emporia State, 2013)

LIS Required Competencies

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“Graduates of accredited LIS programs have the ability to engage and evolve with technology, impart technology to cross-generational communities, and possess a willingness to share, teach, and participate.”

(Stephens, 2011)

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“Providing technology-based access is now libraries’ top priority as they redefine their roles as digital knowledge centers.”

(McKendrick, 2013)

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Thank you for attending!

Dr. Sandy Hirsh, Professor and Director sandy.hirsh@sjsu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/sjsuslis Twitter: twitter.com/sjsuslis Pinterest: pinterest.com/sjsuslis/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/sjsuslis slisweb.sjsu.edu