Prepare for challenges?

• libraries caught between those trying to protect legacy "monopoly rent" business models at all costs, and those who wish to harness new models

• libraries must think longer term about which options allow them to provide the best services to their patrons

• librarians should become knowledge sharing activists

  • become involved in worldwide movements to make knowledge more shareable. CLA signed Development Agenda statement: http://www.ipjustice.org/WIPO/NGO_Statement.shtml
  • reject DRM, use most accessible/interoperable media formats. http://www.lac-bac.gc.ca/06/0612/061204_e.html
  • discontinue lobbying for "institutional exceptions" which not only do not help short term problems, but cause longer term problems