Using critical design to explore the future of libraries

Rachel Clarke

doi:10.1108/LHTN-08-2017-0059

Using critical design to explore the future of libraries

Rachel Clarke

School of Information Studies

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to propose the use of critical design as an approach for considering the future of libraries. Design/methodology/approach: This paper describes a specific instance of critical design: timeline of the far future of libraries. Findings: Reflections on the critical design are presented. Originality/value: This paper offers the first application of critical design in the context of librarianship.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	6-9
Number of pages	4
Journal	Library Hi Tech News
Volume	34
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-08-2017-0059
State	Published - Jan 1 2017

Keywords

Conferences
Critical design
Future of libraries
Libraries
Posters
Timelines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Information Systems
Library and Information Sciences

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Clarke, R. (2017). Using critical design to explore the future of libraries. Library Hi Tech News, 34(9), 6-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-08-2017-0059

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