libraries and technology (a.k.a. you snooze, you lose!)

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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http://www.youtube.com/user/LDFargoLibrary

http://delicious.com/menashalibrary

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/

http://teens.baraboopubliclibrary.org/

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.