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Expect More at SXSW

Posted on March 9, 2013 by rdlankes

The Digital Public Library of America announced the availability of LibraryBoxes throughout the SXSW conference (and Austin). Folks can connect wirelessly to these boxes and download books, videos and other digital files. We’ve included my Expect More book for those … Continue reading →

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3rd Printing of the Atlas in 18 Months

Posted on September 9, 2012 by rdlankes

In case you are having some trouble getting a hold of the Atlas, more are on the way. MIT Press has just done a rush print order. Seeing as I know my mom only bought the first printing, I owe … Continue reading →

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OLA Article

Posted on August 12, 2012 by rdlankes

A few months back I published a blog post on libraries are obsolete. The post has been edited and republished in the Oregon Library Association’s journal OLA Quarterly. It is part of a very nice collection of articles on library … Continue reading →

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Libraries are Obsolete

Posted on August 12, 2012 by rdlankes

“Libraries are Obsolete.” Lankes, R. David (Summer, 2012).18(2). OLA Quarterly. http://www.olaweb.org/assets/documents/olaq_18no2.pdf

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Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries For Today’s Complex World

Posted on August 12, 2012 by rdlankes

Lankes, R. David (2012). Demanding Better Libraries For Today’s Complex World. Jamesville, NY: Riland Publishing.

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Ned Quist Reviews Expect More

Posted on July 23, 2012 by rdlankes

“Lankes provides a cogent view of the best libraries of today and how they will move into the future. He focuses both on the librarians and their role in their communities (and less on their role as keepers of books … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Expect More

Posted on July 19, 2012 by rdlankes

“Yet another magnificent title from Mr Lankes. He discusses some of the same issues that are raised in the Atlas, but he’s coming from a different viewpoint with this book. It’s an excellent read if you want to know how … Continue reading →

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