Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Open Source Information

Technology has changed the way i access, use, and provide information since i was little. In libraries you use to look up for a book through card catalogs inside a big desk. It was a neat way however it took forever. Now we can look on the computer and check on with a broader range of keywords. Such as Subject, Author, title, etc. It is a fast and easier way and there would be no lines what so ever to look through the card catalog. Anyone can enter the site and use the catalog.

The library's future role in the technology field is a good investment due to the modern world growing fast. People want to have a modern library. Instead of the quite library in which people gathered to read or research it is now a huge community center. Not only can people come in a read/research, they can come in a participate in social activities. Such as anime/manga club for young adult, children's story time which is a good social activity for not only kids, but parents as well. Musicians come in and perform. Authors or speakers come in as well to talk to an audience. The library is using mp3 players to download books. We have CD books for people who want to listen instead of read. So much things are happening and growing in the library as new technology comes out and the library hurries to create something engaging using this new technology. I think this library will be a huge success as it evolves to fit the growth of society.

1 comment:

OCLS Learn 2.0 said...

Hi Thoughts of Me!
Good post or good pair of posts! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas!

Tom