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McLuhan in the Library

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 January 2016

Alan Turner
Alan Turner*
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Arts University, Bournemouth, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5HH, UKTel: 01202 363311
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Email: aturner@aub.ac.uk, Twitter:@feeling_il
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Abstract

‘A means or method of perceiving’ the library through a series of McLuhanite ‘probes’ presenting ideas reflecting current library practice supported by the theories of Marshall McLuhan. Often quoted and misunderstood, McLuhan during the 1960’s was criticized by many librarians for predicting the end of the book, however, deeper analysis of his theories and the writings of his supporters prove that he was somebody ‘who has, perhaps, a greater perception of the value of books and libraries for civilization, than many librarians.’ The theories of McLuhan provide a blueprint for libraries into the future and beyond, from library instruction and teaching, professional development, media ecologies and future technologies. Being McLuhanite in nature the sections of this article can be read in any sequence.

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Research Article
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Art Libraries Journal , Volume 40 , Issue 1 , 2015 , pp. 5 - 10
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Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 2015

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