The MacArthur Foundation‘s Spotlight onDigital Media & Learning blog has a fantastic summary post, “PLAYBACK: Why Libraries? Why Books? And Why Study at Harold B. Lee”, It references lots of different discussions and resources that cover a wide range of discussion on the current and future place of libraries, including the video “New Spice: Study like a Scholar, Scholar” (a must see). If you are interested in a discussion of where the library’s place is in society now and in the future, I highly recommend you read this article. Here’s the opening to the post:
Libraries are simultaneously more relevant than ever and less able to define their role in the digital age, according to recent articles, reports and an upcoming conference. Here’s a look at a number of summer stories that explore how public and private libraries are addressing technological shifts while meeting the needs of their communities.
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Heather Braum is the Technology Librarian at NEKLS. She can be reached by phone, by email (hbraum (at) nekls.org), or through several online chat services (look Heather up by her email address). Visit the 
Another good recent article is Why The Next Big Pop-Culture Wave After Cupcakes Might Be Libraries.