Exploring the Challenges of an All-Digital "Library" with Kim Scott

Tony and Stu are joined by Kim Scott, Professor Emeritus in History from Montana State University, to discuss his thoughts on the all-digital library at Vermont State University. As former graduate students who extensively used libraries, they discuss how the unique ambiance and environment of physical libraries can influence the way people interact with information. 

The conversation delves into the challenges of replicating the serendipitous search for information in a virtual form, as well as the consequences of the loss of library comportment in digital resources. They also explore the limitations of online resources and the books that cannot be found online. 

This episode discusses a unique perspective on the digitization of resources and the potential impact on learning, discovery, and students' educations.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[3:40] The all-digital library at Vermont State University.

[6:20] Libraries have an ambiance and environment to a library.

[10:10] Tony, Stu, and Kim's experiences as graduate students and doing a lot of research at the library.

[11:45] The idea of replicating the serendipitous search for information in a virtual form is lacking.

[15:30] The loss of library comportment in digital resources.

[18:10] With a lack of library ambiance, lack of library comportment, what are the consequences of the information taken in?

[21:30]What about the books you can’t find online?

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