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Having worked in an academic library for 11-plus years, I have witnessed a distinct change in use of the library. Libraries certainly need to be more proactive about adding services like coffee bars and the like to encourage both students and staff to use library services. What you are witnessing is the change from Information Warehouses to Information Portals, and unique services from the library will be required to make that transformation successful. Libraries should also enable wireless networks, and be mobile computer/PDA-friendly.

: -- Paul Asay, systems programmer Indiana State University, Cunningham Library (posted 11/12, 11:45 a.m., U.S. Eastern time)

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