Presentation for a meeting of the Information Futures Institute held at the Berkman Center, Harvard University. The document discusses the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), emphasizing its role in providing a vast collection of taxonomic literature and resources essential for natural science. It details the timeline of BHL's development, collaborations among various libraries and institutions, and the importance of open access to scientific literature. Additionally, it reflects on the evolving roles of librarians in the digital age, highlighting the blending of traditional library functions with modern data curation and application development.