Session

This session will provide a glimpse behind the veil into the future use of technology in libraries. How will our work change? What will it mean for our services and contact with library users? What will be the impact on the content and use of our collections?  

No means of looking into the future will be avoided and expect serious drama in the form of tarot cards and a real crystal ball. Challenges and opportunities will be discussed by future gazers Eppo van Nispen andErik Boekesteijn. Members of the audience will also be invited to the table to share their thoughts and ideas.  

Some will leave no doubt more confused yet curious. Others will feel more confident and ready to move forward. Critical thinking will be provoked and welcomed. Be there and be part of a bumpy ride.  

Hosts

Eppo van Nispen
Eppo is the CEO of the Netherlands Institute for Sound & Vision, a state-of-the-art media culture institute with the second-largest data collection in the world. Eppo is also the chairman of the Culture and Media working group within the Dutch AI coalition, a coalition of the best universities, media companies and cultural institutions on artificial intelligence.  

Erik Boekesteijn
Erik is the Senior Advisor at the National Library of the Netherlands. Erik has also served in many library-related roles including Global Library Motivator, Board member StoryHouse, Chester UK, Fellow LIS Syracuse (USA), Consultant PL 2020, and founder of PL 2030 in Brussels. Erik is also a facilitator and consultant for IFLA.