Theory

Why we (probably) won't have a Semantic Web.
Some crazy librarian:

My point is that our understanding of the purpose of the Web is wrong. And our understanding of machines is wrong. Just as our understanding of other people is wrong. We can't possibly know the purpose of the Internet. First, we didn't make it. Second, it was designed with only one purpose, to make access to data easier.

Recommendation and Ranganathan - retread

The questions were:
1.What would you do in your library if you had all the time, money and skills you needed?
2.What will the library of 2020 look like?
3.What skills will librarians need for the library of 2020?
4.What will we need to drop as we move to 2020?

Want to keep up on what's happening with efforts around the country to help save libraries? There's a great new site for that, appropriately named Save Libraries. Their motto is "When one library is in trouble, ALL libraries are in trouble." This project is being run by Lori Reed and Heather Braum. They can’t do this alone and are looking for additional help creating and maintaining the content on this site.

Wayne Bivens-Tatum "Libraries Never Change"

Traditionalists v. Modernisers? From Times Online UK:

Web Illiteracy: How Much Is Your Fault?

Seth Godin wonders What should libraries do to become relevant in the digital age? His proposal: train people to take intellectual initiative.

Open Access Concept Map
Laura Briggs says "I originally created an open access concept map so that I could develop a better understanding of open access. It's a living document so feel free to send me any references or concepts that you think are missing. Send me your open access concept map and I'll post it here!"