This was very interesting reading and I agree with most of it. The "just in case" collection is a case that is pertinent to our library. With a miniscule budget, that type of collection is not affordable to us, nor pertinent. I've been steering people to NebraskAccess to eliminate the need of "just in case" materials.
With the on-line materials we are able to access information that a generation ago was not available to rural libraries. Helping patrons not computer savvy to feel comfortable with this type of reasearch is on a "one-by-one, as need arises" basis. Have not had success with classes, as people only come when they have a real need for it.
"Technolust" is a problem we don't have, again a small budget the reason. I'd be happy to get a T1 line, which is not available here.
In "temporary places in time", the description of what libraries are really fits a small community. With limited places to go, the library is a place for people to meet and chat as much as a place for research. The more ways we can fulfil needs of the community the more relevant we will be.
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