A new vision of the library

Earlier this decade, the library’s vision was access to information.  Before that, much before that, say 1894, the library’s vision was free books for all. But how quickly we’ve changed. Today it’s all about connection.

Connection to the world through internet access

Connection to vital public services through the same

Connection to community through programming

Connection to others by . . . → Read More: A new vision of the library

Did You Know 4.0

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Statistics Show Social Media Is Bigger Than You Think

Juan Lee just tweeted this from Socialnomics so you may have already seen it, but if not, it’s definitely worth watching:

“Social Media is Not a Fad” : http://bit.ly/3TVHoG

I hope you enjoy it.

The video is based on the new book by Erick Qualman, “Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do Business.”

The . . . → Read More: Statistics Show Social Media Is Bigger Than You Think

web 2.0 training going on right now at USL

Some of the comments:

Now we’re getting into the over my head stuff

It’s a strange thing

Can connect with your kids through facebook

How much do you allow in your library?

Kids communicate to find “cheats” for their games online

Need faster better computers for the games to play right in the library

At least in my library, gaming is . . . → Read More: web 2.0 training going on right now at USL