An expert system for reference questions would enable rapid treatment of common questions, and also encourage exploration by library users. Coupled with an email system for more detailed questions, this would enable a very high quality of reference, and allow reference librarians to spend more time with users who need it. Virtual Reality for Learning and Entertainment. The information flow in the library does not need to be in one direction only. Instead of reading about Barcelona, the user could be transported there through technology.
Users can act on and shape their virtual environment.
The book is no longer limited to ink and paper. Print, audio, video, and user interaction provide for an experience potentially richer than text alone. Stories are created collectively using a variety of input and output devices. The creativity of users is encouraged and supported. The 24-Hour Electronic Library.