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URL:https://www.gcc.mass.edu/events/the-future-of-libraries/
SUMMARY:The Future of Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Simmons University sponsors a three-student presentation "We Ca
 n Only Become What We Imagine: Taking Ownership Over Our Libraries' Future
  Through a Social Informatics Lens." Social informatics is the study of ho
 w technology impacts human behavior and vice versa. We\, as librarians and
  information professionals\, have a unique position of influence in this s
 phere—but only if we assert ourselves and make technology work FOR us. T
 his session will discuss planned obsolescence and how we can reduce e-wast
 e in libraries\, how libraries and librarians can take power over our tech
 nological networks and how we can combat stereotypes and champion Black ex
 cellence in our collections. Free refreshments!
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CATEGORIES:Featured - Public,Featured - Students,Free food,Library
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