Our world has changed so quickly. With the use of technology, many job titles that used to make sense, just don't hold the same value. When this is happening, it can be frustrating for staff as everyone attempts to hold onto what once was. Trust me--I am a librarian--we are the epitome of having to deal with change. I graduated with my Masters in Library and Information Science in 2007. That meant that I took classes in web design, management, social media, marketing, instructional design, literacy and presentation skills. Does that sound like a "shushing" librarian? Not so much. Many of us graduate with this kind of degree, only to have the public tell us our skills are not needed. It is because of this is that I argue for a change in job title to better inform the user base of what public libraries stand for today.
