In our cages with golden bars

摘要

Purpose - This paper aims to postulates on the current limitations of digital libraries, and what digital libraries might be if librarians and digital library developers thought about digital libraries differently. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is in the form of an experiential commentary. Findings - The paper finds that libraries should be more accepting of change and embrace the digital world. Originality/value - This paper seeks to move the thinking about the future of digital libraries beyond its current scope. It should be of interest to digital library developers, librarians, and information scientists.