Libraries now require a broader range of skills including design, data literacy, and web development rather than specialization, as library systems move to the web; this challenges libraries to attract and manage staff with these new skills, such as through employing students.

1. A much broader range of skills both across the
library, and the individual: No more
specialists?
Skills not usually associated with the library
training: design, user experience/usability,
data literacy, statistical numeracy etc.
Library specific systems disappear (no more
catalogue!): more web developers?
Students as staff?

2. How do libraries attract
these skills?
How do libraries manage
this talent?

3. Thank you
Many thanks to Andy McGregor for graciously
allowing me to steal his idea!