The document discusses the challenges of digital preservation of MOOCs as presented by John D. Shank at the 2014 Charleston Library Conference. It emphasizes the evolving role of libraries in contemporary society, where they are seen as vital resources amidst overwhelming information abundance. The presentation calls for a reevaluation of libraries' functions in providing accessible knowledge and community support.

1. A Massive
Challenge
Digital Preservation of MOOCs
John D. Shank
Head of the Boscov-Lakin Information Commons & Thun Library
2014 Charleston Library Conference

2. A New Scale

3. A New Scope

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5. A Massive Shift

6. Enabled by...

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8. We need to...

9. Our Perspective
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10. Use a Different Lens
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11. Recognize we
live in...

12. Overabundance Scarcity
“A library outranks any
other one thing a
community can do to
benefit its people. It is a
never failing spring in the
desert.”
- Andrew Carnegie
What are libraries roles
now?
To be a lush tranquil
island in a vast stormy
ocean.

13. What Path do we Chose
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16. For Example

17. Recognize this is
only the
Beginning