“School Libraries in the Bad Old Days”

Where Do You Fit In?

• Bleeding Edge – Ahead, implementing new apps as they're released.

• Leading Edge– Hanging back to see if a product is successful before

buying.• Bringing in the Wedge– Not a risk taker; uses a safe approach when buying

technology• Trailing Edge– Dragging, kicking, and screaming to accept technology.

Get on the Bandwagon

Curry Lance states, “The best school libraries are those that have integrated in remote access to library resources for students.”

Internet and Electronic Resources

Technology Applications

• Circulation System– Inventories the library’s collection

• Security System– Saves money on lost books

• Cataloging– Marc Records allow books to be found on shelves

• Personal Computers– Automate repetitive tasks

School Librarians Must Be Leaders in Educational Technology

Webinars and E-booksAPPS

Web based

instruction

BlogsWikipedia

Avatars

Virtual library

Endless Possibilities

Audiovisual Equipment

• Films• DVD• Projectors• VCR• PowerPoint presentations

Audiovisual education or multimedia-based education (MBE) is instruction where particular attention is paid to the audio and visual presentation of the material with the goal of improving comprehension and retention

Use Social Media

Facebook Creating a Fan Page filled with useful information

for students. Twitter– Provide live updates of assignments and lessons

Google+ Create a circle exclusively for students and post

status updates pertaining to the course

What’s Your Interest?Technology Competencies

• Know the basic operations, terminology, and about

equipment maintenance

• Knowledge of computer assisted programs

• Impact technology has on careers

• Computer programming

These things will keep your students on track!!!

No Walls Associated w/ Libraries

• Students expect to be prepared for the 21st Century technology e-revolution.

• The library must be accessed 24 hours a day• Students should be able to find what they

need

TECHNOLOGY CAN DO A LOT FOR YOUR LIBRARY

IT Support

As technology leaders and librarians, we must be able to troubleshoot problems within our buildings. The level of IT support is subpar.

Response1. What is your view as to the place your school library should be with relation to

adoption of technology.A. I believe our school district should be on the leading edge of technology. After

discussions with other librarians in the district, we feel that the leading edge will afford us to have the latest in technology, but not sacrifice cost. We don’t mind being a demonstrative site for freebies, but we don’t want to waste money on technology purchases that are not necessary.

2. A number of advances were discussed in this chapter as regards to library technology. Which one had the greatest impact on school libraries?

A. The greatest impact on school libraries is the computer. The computer was created to create a paperless society, but it has indeed exposed us to a World Wide Web of endless information which gives us power. According to William Scheeren, author or Technology for the School Librarian, technology did not exist prior to 1985. The invention on the computer created the internet and its digital resources. The personal computer gave way to circulation, cataloging, and networks that provide practical public online catalogs. The creation of e-books proves to be a popular commodity among teens and adults alike according to Nielson Polling Group.

Response (cont.)Examine 3 Definitions of Technology• “Technology is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools,

machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a preexisting solution to a problem, achieve a goal or perform a specific function.”– Wikipedia

• “Technology is the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area.”– Merriam-Webster

• “The purposeful application of information in the design, production, and utilization of goods and services, and in the organization of human activities.”– Business Dictionary

Rules to Live By

• Be comfortable online• Be able to fix things• Embrace changes• Seek training• Indulge in computer programming

Acknowledgements• Scheeren, William. (2010). Technology for the School Librarian. United States. Libraries Unlimited.• http://www.librarytechnology.org/• http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technology• http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/technology.html• http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/2803487/PC-World-announces-the-end-of-the-floppy-disk.html• http://www.sti-tech.com/

Summary

The evolution of the library has gone viral. Outdated technologies have quickly been replaced with the introduction of the computer. Experts believe that in order for librarians to thrive, they must embrace technology, and let go of antiquated ways of running a library. Books are beautiful, but the book Information Power gives the new media specialist tools they can use to advance their library into the 21st century.

Chara GillLEM 511Phone: 205.563.1508E-mail: cbgill38@gmail.com