Taiga4lightningtalks

The document presents provocative statements from the Taiga Forum IV lightning talks regarding the future of libraries and information management, emphasizing the need for librarians to take personal responsibility for their professional development and adapt to a changing landscape where collection development becomes patron-driven. It argues that libraries will shift away from traditional roles and in-person services toward technology-supported access and information management roles, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration and new business models. As the educational environment evolves, libraries must reposition themselves within academic institutions to maintain relevance.