I have drafted an essay called All Things Open where I outline open source software, OAI, OpenURL, and open access publishing. From the final paragraph:
Through all things open librarians can transform themselves and the things they do to go beyond traditional library collections and services. Through all things open it is possible to enhance the meaning of librarianship, to empower users to a greater degree, and to more proactively support life long learning and the pursuit of truth through scholarship. Change is not easy. Think of the time and energy a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly. Think of your own personal development from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. Librarianship may be going through the same thing, and it will continue to grow as long as the majority of us learn to adapt to the environment, build on what we have already created, and take advantage of our "open-utities". http://infomotions.com/musings/all-things-open/ I'm looking for a bit of peer-review. Questions, comments, clarifications, corrections, or criticisms are welcome on- or off-line. -- Eric Morgan
