"The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order." - Whitehead

First off, the video we watched for this lesson, Has Higher Education Changed?, was wonderful. As someone who just graduated last May, I can definitely relate to the message, as I'm sure most of us can.

When Radiohead's In Rainbows was released for downloading, I was one of the many who took the opportunity to download a full album from a favorite band for cheap. I think I ended up paying $5 for it because I felt bad about not supporting a good band. Though, I am a pirate when it comes to music, movies, and TV (and in many other aspects of life). Don't tell the cops.

I read our mission statement again and I do particularly like this part:
"The Library connects our changing community to the evolving world of ideas, information and technology."
I feel that this sentence is exactly what OCLS is and what we continually strive to be.

I read most of the DaVinci library article. The part I found to be interesting was the 'Recommendations for Libraries' section. OCLS does, or attempts, these ideas already.
1) We have patrons evaluate the library with the online survey and the 'Evaluate your Library Experience' paper survey.
2) We attempt to introduce new technology for the staff and for the patrons. With the subtopics of that suggestion, we already have a technology committee and we have guest lecturers that integrate technology and the future of libraries in their speeches. This is the exact topic our guest speaker will talk about on Staff Day.
3) OCLS is involved with Orlando Memory and also has a committee to help come up with ideas on how to get the patrons more involved.
4) The main library, especially, has creative spaces. The one that really comes to mind is Club Central on the first floor. This area is designated for teens only and it's a great place for them to work and play.