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Kevin Monroe in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Dec 14, 2015

Evolution of my Library

I have found that my local library in Northbrook, IL has evolved drastically over the last 10–15 years. At first I noticed all of the structural changes when they completely rebuilt a whole section of the library. However as I’ve grown older and began to look at things differently I…

Anjelica RufusBarnes in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Dec 14, 2015

Studying Family During a Usability Study

For the big project in my internet fundamentals course, I conducted a usability study on an out-of-state, public library website. My participants were five male family members ranging from ages 34 to 71. Two of them are blood relatives, and three of them are…

Christina Vincent in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Dec 13, 2015

Goodbye to Libraries?

I found an opinion piece on the SC Times website (found at this address http://www.sctimes.com/story/opinion/2015/12/12/libraries-remain-vital-digital-age/77059422/) that I found discusses a topic that is often brought up in conversations about libraries: are libraries needed in the…

Christina Vincent in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Dec 14, 2015

What to do with new technology

3D printing is a rising technology that is beginning to take a hold in public libraries. This report (http://3dprint.com/110077/ala-3d-printing-in-libraries/) from earlier this month shows the steady growth of integration of 3D printers in public libraries over the last…

Paul Rubio in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Dec 10, 2015

Moore’s Law: in Theory and Practice

We’ve had a number of fascinating discussions in our class sessions throughout this semester about the nature of digital technologies, which are undergoing immense changes, and how such changes are impacting society. I’ve enjoyed these discussions because it gives us…

Richy Sandberg in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Dec 7, 2015

Game Design in Libraries?

Once in a while, you have a patron that walks into your library who talk to, and find some inspiration from. Last year I will never forget an encounter I had with a guy who I’ll name “John” because — well John is common, right? John used to come in every day; he’d sit at PCs in our…

Kathryn Hoover in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Dec 1, 2015

Community Creation Room

I came home for Thanksgiving, and much to my surprise I discovered that my local, small-town library has a new maker space! It’s called the Community Creation Room, and it features a variety of equipment and programs, as well as a 3D printer. The library states that the room is intended…

Scott Lemerand in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Oct 26, 2015

The Internet (and technology) Won’t Replace the Library

As a class we have spent a great deal of time talking about how technology affects the library world — for both good and ill — and what these effects may mean for the future of our profession. Throughout my, admittedly brief, career…

Anjelica RufusBarnes in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Sep 17, 2015

From modems to Wi-Fi

During my junior year of high school, students had a one-week class during study hall about computer hardware and software. The teacher did not mention web browsers and search engines. I haven’t heard of the World Wide Web or the Internet until I started my freshman year in college. This was…

Richy Sandberg in Internet, Libraries, Thinking

Sep 10, 2015

Wi-Fi Hot Spots

“It’s 10:00pm and the library is now closed, thank you.” The announcement comes over the intercom and to staff — that is the ticket out the door. While walking out to the parking lot, I noticed a soft glow coming from a car near mine. As I got closer, I saw a man sitting in the driver’s side seat…