The Reanimation Library seeks to build collaborative relationships with fellow librarians and archivists who are excited by the challenges of the evolving information landscape.

The Reanimation Library acts as a laboratory for investigating how the representation of analog information can be integrated into a digital environment. We understand that to a large degree, the future health of the library profession is dependent upon its ability to make its vast store of analog resources discoverable through digital channels.

The Reanimation Library believes that librarians have much to contribute to the conversation surrounding these issues. Unfortunately, many librarians seem threatened rather than excited by the challenges posed by the digital medium. Periods of professional crisis tend to produce either innovation or conservatism. The Library favors the former and strongly believes that retreating into the foxholes of tradition is not an option, especially since some of these traditions impede the growth of the profession.

Because the Reanimation Library is not interested in participating in the project of universal bibliographic control, it is not tied to the MARC record or other proprietary library science-based standards that were developed for cooperative cataloging. This opens the Library up to new ways of thinking about bibliographic control and access to its collection. The Library wants to invite others to join us in questioning the underlying assumptions of library science; it will embrace those assumptions that continue to make sense and reevaluate those that don't.

The Library wants to work with individuals who approach information design from a holistic perspective—not only integrating metadata, programming and graphic design, but also exploring other methods of design, that though may not at first seem relevant might lead to fruitful insights.

Interested individuals should email the Library. We know that you're out there. We can feel your presence.