libraries and technology (a.k.a. you snooze, you lose!)
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This is a presentation for an OWLS member library staff inservice day.TRANSCRIPT
Libraries & Technology(a.k.a. You Snooze, You Lose!)Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager,
OWLS
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Current Trends
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62% of all Americans are part of a wireless, mobile population that participates in digital activities away from home or work.http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/244/report_display.asp
Trends Continued…
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Trends Continued…• 19% of all internet users have downloaded a
podcast to listen to or view later (up from 12% in 2006)http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/261/report_display.asp
• 57% of internet users have watched videos online and most share what they find with others (2007 report).http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/219/report_display.asp
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Trends Continued: Web 2.0
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SocialParticipationCollaborationContent creationTrust
Web 2.0 Explosion!
http://www.go2web20.net/
Web 2.0 In Action
Trends Continued: Gaming
On Adult Gaming
• More than half (53%) of all American adults play video games of some kind.
• Kinds of gaming devices used by adult gamers: – 73% computers– 53% consoles– 35% cell phones– 25% portable gaming devices
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/269/report_display.asp
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On Teen Gaming
• Almost all teens play games.• Half play daily.• Kinds of gaming devices used by teen gamers:– 86% consoles– 73% computer– 60% portable gaming device– 48% cell phone or – handheld organizer
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/263/report_display.asp
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More On Teen Gaming
• For most teens, gaming is a social activity.• Playing games with others in person was
related to civic and political outcomes:– 65% go online to get
information about politics– 64% have raised money
for charity– 64% are committed to
civic participationhttp://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/263/report_display.asp
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Where do libraries fit in?
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Are most somewhere between here…
…and here?
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We have the technology, but aren’t using it to our advantage.
Where do YOU fit in?
http://blogs.forrester.com/groundswell/2007/04/forresters_new_.html
Mind the Gap
http://blaugh.com/2007/01/03/the-good-old-days/
Grab the Bull• Work to meet changing
user needs and expectations.• Look outside the world of libraries for
applications and inspiration.• Dump the culture of perfect.• Build an awareness of emerging technologies
and the opportunities they bring.• We’re not the only game in town!
http://www.slideshare.net/librarianmer/library-20-in-the-real-world-presentation
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Awareness = Opportunities
How and where do your users want to find
out about the library?
Reach outside your walls!
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Awareness = Opportunities
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Reconsider your policies…
(From Yikes! To an improvement.)
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Now we’re talkin’!
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Awareness = Opportunities
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Collaborate!
Awareness = OpportunitiesGrow future advocates
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How to Build Tech Awareness
• Don’t be afraid of what you don’t know.• Listen.• Watch.• Read.• Play!
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And remember…
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You snooze… you lose!You never know what you might miss if you’re not paying attention.