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The library of the future is Chattanooga Public Library

This article tells about what the library of the future will look like. "No longer a warehouse for barely touched tomes, the Chattanooga Public Library has embraced 3-D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, and, above all, interaction."

Keywords:: future, community meeting place, libraries, interaction, technology, Chattanooga public library

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Academic Support Services / Library and Information Services / Issues in Librarianship

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Material Type:: Open (Access) Journal-Article
Date Added to MERLOT:: February 6, 2014
Date Modified in MERLOT:: October 29, 2019
Author:: Brian Resnick, National Journal
Submitter:: Sally Robertson
Primary Audience:: College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:: Website

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Language:: English
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Sally Robertson (Librarian)

12 years ago

This is what all libraries need to become. The community place to go to and explore all kinds of things. We as librarians need to think outside of the box, and show people that the library is still relevant for today and future generations.

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