Dr. Sandra Hirsh, professor and director at the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science, delivered the opening keynote presentation at the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference on October 18, 2013. In this keynote presentation, Hirsh summarizes the global and technical trends impacting all sectors of the library and information field, highlights the role libraries can serve as the technological and educational hub for their communities, and defines the new roles and skills that will be required of information professionals to help their organizations thrive in today’s global information market. A recording of the presentation is available here: http://www.library20.com/page/2-013-recordings

1. The Global Transformation of Libraries, LIS
Education, and LIS professionals
Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Professor and Director
Library 2.013
October 18, 2013

2. “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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3. Global Trends
Impacting
Libraries
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4. “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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5. “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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6. 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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7. Emerging Technologies = Opportunities
Source: http://gcn.com/pages/trending/elearning.aspx?s=gcntech_050313
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8. 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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9. MOOCs
Source: http://mooc.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/
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10. Mobile Apps = Seamless Learning
Image: http://knowledgedirect.blogspot.com/2011/03/mobile-learning-apps-statistics-and.html
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11. 3D Printers = Maker Culture
Stoll, C. (2013). Makerspaces: Surveying the Scene of Illinois. http://www.ila.org/Reporter/April_2013/Pg4-9.pdf
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12. The Internet of Things
Image source: http://www.internet-of-things.eu/
Image source:
http://www.x-v-x.de/blog/?
p=2408
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13. Global Phenomenon
• 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.
Source: http://readwrite.com/2013/04/30/how-the-internet-of-things-will-transform-everything-according-to-it-experts
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14. New Roles for
the Library
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15. “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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16. Technology changes the way we…
• Access information
• Learn
• Interact, use, and communicate
with information
• Collaborate: socially,
academically, and professionally
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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. McKendrick, J. (2013). Libraries: At the epicenter of the digital disruption. Unisphere Research.

21. “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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22. The Library Creates
Source: http://blog.ctnews.com/culturecache/2013/07/08/bound-by-boredom-libraries-offer-summer-programs-for-teens/
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23. The Library Learns
Website: http://libraryyou.escondido.org/
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24. FFL Fab Lab
The Library Connects
Image source: http://fflib.org/fablab
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25. The Library Engages
Source: http://www.ourtownstories.co.uk/overview/
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26. The Library Plays
Image source: http://uklibchat.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/feature-01-innovative-use-of-technology-in-libraries/
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27. The Library Automates
Image source: http://uklibchat.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/feature-01-innovative-use-of-technology-in-libraries/penguin/
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28. New Roles for
Library
Professionals
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29. 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
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http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/
publications/emerging-careertrends-information-professionalssnapshot-job-titles

30. Emerging Job 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://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/10/placements-and-salaries/2012-survey/emerging-jobs-new-titles/
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31. Source: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/downloads/emerging_trends_2012.pdf

32. “A result of a Kuwait University selfstudy 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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33. 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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34. Forecasts for Jobs
Requiring a MLIS Degree
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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

35. LIS Education –
Providing the Path
for Vibrant Library
Futures
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36. 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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37. 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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38. “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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39. 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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40. LIS Required Competencies
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)
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41. LIS Required Competencies
Students will “employ current and
emerging technologies effectively
for communication, and to search
for, identify, repackage, and deliver
information resources.”
(Emporia State, 2013)
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42. “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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45. “Providing technology-based access is
now libraries’ top priority as they
redefine their roles as digital
knowledge centers.”
(McKendrick, 2013)
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46. Thank you for attending!
Dr. Sandy Hirsh, Professor and Director
sandy.hirsh@sjsu.edu
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