Presentation given on "Understanding digital native users. How can librarians advise efficiently and adapt their techniques to digital users ?" - ESSEC, March 11th 2010

1. Understanding digital native users.
How can librarians advise efficiently and
adapt their techniques to digital users ?
La Fusée
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2. The concept
Philosophy
Provide the environment that will help students / staff / professors
collaborate, work, learn and share
-> Not "just" a library
A physical place
An online environment
A training programme
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3. The physical place
Opened Oct 2009
1000m2
Different areas for
different purposes
Photo album
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4. The physical place - services
Kfé Fizz Booster and Capsule areas
Normal use More quiet zones
- area dedicated to group work,
chatting, presentations - friendly and colourful
- flexible layout (tables on weels, (Fatboy seats...)
books in cupboards that can be
locked) - high connectivity
- eating possible (vending and (electricity, wireless,
coffee machines) network plugs...)
Bookings - access to all documents
- for filming (shooting set) (no reserve / storeroom)
- for events (interviews, including serials archives
meetings...)
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5. La Fusée Online - the website
The website
Imagined like an
e-business website
- has to be visually appealing
- surfing should be easy
- has to be open to the world
- should be dynamic and
web 2.0 oriented
-> databases are described like commercial products (ex : Factiva)
-> each Geemik has her own avatar
-> blog entries appear on the home page
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6. La Fusée Online - the search engine
The search engine
Word-leading faceted search engine
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7. La Fusée Online - extra features
Services available online
- instant messaging with Meebo
- access to the library account - renewals, history and reservations
Netvibes universes created for each community
Other websites
Youontheweb
Facebook page
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8. La Fusée Online - training programme
Various subjects
- manage your digital identity
- use web 2.0 in a professional context
- learn about RSS feeds and syndication
- ...
Various formats
- Barcamp
- workshops
- training sessions
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9. Thank you for your attention :-)
Aurélie DUCLOS - March 2010