Future libraries
Subtitle: dreams, madness & reality
By: Walt Crawford & Michael Gorman.
Contributors: Gorman, Michael, 1941-
Publisher: American Library Association
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 198
Subjects: Libraries -- United States -- Automation; Libraries and electronic publishing -- United States
Description: Argues against the futuristic idea of virtual libraries because it is devastating to the societal mission of libraries, proposing instead a balanced, human-oriented approach to technology that complements print, community library buildings, and user-friendly librarians.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-190) and index.