Report from the 2008 BOBCATSSS symposium in Zadar, Croatia

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flavour of the content of the BOBCATSSS Symposium, held in Zadar, Croatia, in January 2008.

Design/methodology/approach

A brief and subjective account of approaches to the main topics of this conference is the approach taken in the article.

Findings

The theme of the symposium, “Access to information for everyone” invited a variety of approaches that show the complexity regarding the future library institution and the future roles of the librarian. The conference included areas such as technological developments, e.g. Web 2.0 and e‐inclusion, digital rights management, open access, and the library as physical space.

Originality/value

A brief report of value to library and information professionals regarding provision of access to information and the future of libraries and librarians.

Citation

Tallerås, K. (2008), "Report from the 2008 BOBCATSSS symposium in Zadar, Croatia", New Library World, Vol. 109 No. 9/10, pp. 483-486. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074800810910513