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RFID technology will most improve libraries for librarians
Although RFID systems are not presently within every library's budget, they would definitely be a great technology to have. A lot of library staff time and effort could be saved by implementing RFID systems since they help streamline tasks like circulation, inventory, and shelving. This would be advantageous to librarians because it would free up their time so that they would be able to focus on the patron service aspect of the profession and develop outreach programs, for example.


OPAC's will most improve libraries for patrons
Even though OPAC's are criticized for their "precoordinated subject headings," they remain the tool that patrons use to search for information no matter how badly designed they are. If future OPAC's could function more like the search engines found on Google.com, Google Scholar, or Amazon.com, for example, they would be an excellent resource for patrons, particularly patrons who are students. Thus, OPAC's need to bridge the gap between natural language and that of subject headings, which is otherwise known as the "Vocabulary Problem" but they have potential.