Johnson gives an excellent overview of today's library profession. Today's librarians aren't just sitting behind a desk, they are in Second Life, writing blogs, and teaching technology classes. While today's generation of students are doing research with Google, librarians are constantly being asked what they can provide that Google can't. What if you need a book on Buddhism, but you are asking Google to find books on "bootyism"? You need to consult a human to help you in your search. While Google is a wonderful tool to navigate the web, you need to know how to use it. Librarians, as they change and adapt to changes in technology, will continue to be invaluable.
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