The document discusses the future of libraries and proposes several ways that libraries can evolve to remain relevant community institutions. It suggests that libraries serve as gathering places that provide internet access, education and training resources. It also proposes additional services libraries could offer like ePublishing support, lending eReaders and audio devices, creating apps and videos, providing photography and media studios, hosting community events like concerts or radio stations, and acting as a social network and knowledge resource for the community. The document acknowledges that funding and staff skills are barriers to expanding digital offerings but that libraries must adapt to remain central hubs of their communities.

1. The library of the future Phil Bradley Vice President, CILIP

4. http://www.lorinix.net/the_city/02.html

6. Westbury-sub-Mendip library kiosk http://bit.ly/eUsS5w

7. http://bit.ly/hxnLGB 24/7 browsing: books, national art, d/l digital audio & video Files. Featuring seats with iPads and 14 lounge chairs. August 2010

8. Nashville Public Library airport branch library 1962 http://bit.ly/epH74y

9. Polk County Florida. Vending machine books via library swipe card http://on.io9.com/gozyFz

10. http://pressandpolicy.bl.uk/Resource-Library/Growing-Knowledge-Space-37d.aspx

11. http://pressandpolicy.bl.uk/Resource-Library/Growing-Knowledge-Space-37c.aspx

12. http://pressandpolicy.bl.uk/Resource-Library/Growing-Knowledge-the-Evolution-of-Research-29f.aspx

15. http://ngd.ala.org/

17. Become a publisher! http://www.flickr.com/photos/shakespearesmonkey/3880748925/sizes/l/in/photostream/

18. Or ePublish http://www.amazon.com/ePublish-Self-Publish-Profitably-Kindle-CreateSpace/dp/0977240657

19. Or use Lulu.com http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-2011-guide-to-free-or-nearly-free-e-books/14609998?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1

20. Or loan eReaders? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51uJzmtxoYL.jpg

21. Audio devices http://www.wfhowes.co.uk/playaway/

22. Kindle lending libraries

23. Create apps http://yourlibrary.edinburgh.gov.uk/node/837 http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/MuseumOfLondon/Resources/app/you-are-here-app/home.html

24. Or create videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkeKvLDMK8M

25. And provide facilities to make them http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2365494/how_to_make_a_green_screen_studio_part_1_create_your_screen/

26. Photography

27. Local television stations?

28. Community hub

29. Or Radio station? http://www.radioanywhere.co.uk

30. While we’re talking sounds... Battle of the bands. Oldham Library

31. Or Webcasts? http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

32. Guiding resources http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=012525561006221062609:a3ion4ndljq

33. Trailmeme

34. Jogtheweb

35. Bookmarking services

36. Be a reputable social network source!

37. Social media = search

38. Facebook as a search engine?

39. Go to where the conversations are!