Chain, Chain, Change......

I connect with the "continuous innovation" part of the OCLS mission statement. Not only do I think that is the key element of a successful library, but it has been one of the big reasons I am so excited to be a part of this system. I see us creating a "well-informed, well-connected community, making Orange County a great place to live, learn, work and play" by doing the following:
Promoting and conducting various educational/entertaining/informative programs to adults, teens and children
Finding new and different ways to connect to our patrons (ocls website, text, well designed fliers/posters, YouTube videos, etc)
Offering free computer classes & continuing to add updated classes (such as they just did with adding Mac classes)
Giving the patrons access to their account online and by phone
Offering instantly accessible books/movies/etc online
...And so much more!

Open Source Information

Since I have joined OCLS, technology has changed the way I provide information. For instance, I can now refer to or recommend various online databases (I am amazed at the resources provided through the OCLS site). Also, I find it fascinating that the library can keep in touch with patrons in new ways, such as through text messaging.
As technology makes information more open source, libraries should be open to this change and willing to experiment with it to see where it takes us. Perhaps new advancements, such as editable sources of information (such as a wikipedia-type site), can be taken to new heights within library systems. In addition, I think technology can create a more "global" feel for libraries. Locations all over the world will have the ability to communicate in new and different ways and can bring us together like never before.
Finally, when I search my name online, I find many people with the same name... but, I have yet to find myself. :)