I cannot recall if this was posted before, as it was published in March 2010. I've only just finished it, but it's one of the best articles on the future of libraries that I've read in a long time. It touches on a lot of relevant topics (and even mentions Panofsky). Enjoy!

http://www.tnr.com/print/article/books-and-arts/toward-new-alexandria

John

John J. Taormina

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Duke University

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