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Griffen, Agnes M. – Library Journal, 1987
Science fiction is used to describe four scenarios of the library of the future: completely computerized; rehumanized; post-cataclysmic, reinvented; and post-computer, mental high-tech. The future is discussed in terms of what is possible, probable, and desirable. An exercise is suggested for librarians to examine their own ideas about the future…
Descriptors: Computers, Futures (of Society), Library Role, Science Fiction
Steele, Colin – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Selective analysis of the library literature affirms the difficulty of predicting accurately the rate of technological change and the interpretation of trends. A juxtaposition of the library predictions and those of science fiction writers reveals surprising bibliographic visions of the future. Nine references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Information Technology, Librarians, Libraries
Peer reviewedLerner, Fred – Voice of Youth Advocates, 1984
Discusses George Orwell's lack of influence on modern science fiction and presents a selected annotated bibliography of modern science fiction materials depicting a wide variety of totalitarian societies. (MBR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Influences
