University Library The Library Legacy Theory Models and Systems Ross Atkinson Associate University Librarian for Collections ra13 cornell edu 1 Three Qualifications a situation b library types c functional bias 2 Framework a The discipline of bibliography b Defining concepts c The paradigm of Alexandria d Modernity the service ethic Framework a The discipline of bibliography writing descriptive historical analytical textual criticism and scholarship Framework b Defining concepts materiality ideology function Framework c The paradigm of Alexandria access time reduction defined constituency transversalism social intellectual center organization classification preservation legitimacy authentication comprehensive ideal Framework d Modernity the service ethic Modern Operations a Objects type and periodicity monographs serials dominant objects by discipline Modern Operations b Functions input coll development technical services acquisitions cataloging output public services access services reference instruction administration and systems Modern Operations c Input flow selection criteria and the representational deal acquisitions cataloging copy and original descriptive and subject Modern Operations d Output options reference services bibliographic reference tools enumeration and synopsis prime aim access time as a factor of utility Modern Operations e An alternative perspective mediation and delivery Modern Operations f The special role of Special Collections Modern Operations g Preservation 4 Library cooperation Dreams and Realities the use and abuse statistics quantity as quality synergism and complementarity 5 The pursuit of professionalism 6 The ideological foundation Library Bill of Rights and the Keystone Principles the transitional commitment the service problematic the specter of inversion intermediation and disintermediation the fair witness