Is this the library of the future?
It reminds me of the “Internet stations” I’ve seen in libraries before, multiplied by ten.
Can you imagine a bookless library?
Stanford has:
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Right when you thought a bookless library was something from a sci-fi movie, it’s now becoming a reality as only one-eighth of Stanford’s books will remain.
This shift in how we consume and pass information from one person to the other has had a profound impact on how our culture exchanges ideas and information, as well as how education works:
“The ever changing landscape of technology means that literacy is no longer about picking up a physical book and being able to comprehend the words; technology is changing the way we read, learn and thrive as citizens of the 21st century.” [via]
True story.
The Church
The Church needs to look around and take note. As Church technologists, it’s our responsibility to make sure the Church today understands this shift and adjusts appropriately.
The spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is dependent on it!
Let’s take the above quote and remix it:
The ever changing landscape of technology means that understanding the Gospel is no longer about picking up a Bible or tract and being able to comprehend the words; technology is changing the way we understand as human beings.
Thoughts?
ThatGuyKC says
Wow, very interesting. It’s intriguing how the progression of technology is forcing us to reconsider traditional institutions that were once considered pillars of a community (post office, library, etc).
Eric Dye says
Interesting observation. You’re totally right about that.
VietChristian says
I’ve seen many Christian libraries/portals online. I’m waiting for someone to build a Christian search engine.
Eric Dye says
To search only Christian things or what?
VietChristian says
If you know any good Christian search engines that index Christian Learning Resources, please let me know. I haven’t found a good one yet. Another idea is to use Google custom search to include Christian Learning Resources websites.
Eric Dye says
Yeah. I think using a Google custom search is the way to go.