title: The clouded crystal ball and the library profession.
abstract: Growing awareness of the transition from an industrial age to a communication- and knowledge-based economy appears reflected in some changing directions in libraries. Major trends include (1) a change in management practices, (2) a realignment of operational goals away from technical processing activities to client-oriented outreach services, and (3) the identification of educational functions as a primary professional role. The twin concepts of knowledge utilization and information brokering are beginning to have an impact on the definition of the librarian's role.
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D007255:Information Services; D007995:Library Administration; D007998:Library Science / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States