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"Although librarians adopted Internet technology quickly, they initially dismissed search engines, which duplicated tasks they considered integral to their field. Their eventual embrace of the technology required a reinvention of their occupational identity, according to a study by University of Oregon researchers."

Read and listen to the article from National Public Radio.

Also from NPR: Libraries Leading Roles on Stage, On Screen and in Song http://www.npr.org/2013/08/07/207510092/libraries-leading-roles-on-stage-on-screen-and-in-song?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20130808&utm_source=books

Riffle helps you discover great books and interesting people. Users share what they are reading and create lists of recommendations by category.

"Public school libraries have always served an admirable purpose in education. In an indirect way, K-12 libraries have given students support in learning endeavors and been a go-to spot for information. With that being said, as the first Internet-generation rises through the public school ranks, libraries need big changes to remain relevant. It is not enough to simply "be there;" school libraries need to reach out to students and pull them in with helpful resources that combine traditional and contemporary theories in literacy."

An excellent video on digital footprint from Cybersmart.