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Governing in an Era of Disruptive Technology (and Public Libraries) AKA “Been There, Done That”

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In the Library, disruption is status quo

Disruptive technology

Lessons from Libraries • Show no fear • Get ahead or get dragged • Neither extreme is a good place to live • Drop the silos and learn from everyone • Let the public tell you the outcome, you find the way

Your Partners • Los Angeles County Library (Carson, Lomita, Gardena, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Hermosa Beach) • Los Angeles Public Library • Palos Verdes Library District • Redondo Beach Public Library • El Segundo Public Library • Inglewood Public Library • Torrance Public Library

Thank you! Hillary Theyer City Librarian Torrance Public Library 310-618-5953 htheyer@torranceca.gov