ETL401 Introduction - What are the implications of the changing information and Library landscape for the broader information profession?

The introductory power point for ETL401 , discusses establishing a new culture and looking at the TL role from a new perspective. It ( illustration - slide 20) humorously examines the diverse role(s) of the TL, however both PEW and Frey discuss the serious reality of this ever changing and broadening TL role. Purcell’s research on the internet and reading, examines how rapidly internet usage has increased over the past 8 years. She reports that Internet usage by US adults has nearly doubled. And that the most common use of the internet is the use of search engines. Purcell explains that the information professional needs to be able to navigate the information user through the overwhelming volume of information to find what is relevant to their needs and whilst keeping up with the speed at which information changes. The Library landscape is changing, with the shift in reading format, Purcell states that people have access to information anywhere, anytime and on any device. Frey concurs and explains that the Library of the future will need to consider the changing needs of the Library user. The implications for this changing information and Library landscape are that the way we access information is changing constantly and the Library landscape needs to change and meet the needs of its users for it to remain a valued resource within the community. The question then arises,’ How do we change?’