Editorial: The Digital Librarian

Gloriana St. Clair, Carnegie Mellon University

Abstract

I n the lead article in this issue, Deanna Marcum discusses how the digital library differs from the traditional collection- oriented library. She wrestles with issues relating to the collections of traditional libraries. In this editorial, I make seven points about what librarians will do in a digital environment, and then I note briefly some barriers to the success of the digital library.