3. Welcome Questions for Today: Is this the end of Libraries as we know them? Is this change in learning permanent? Where is all this change taking us? Do people still value the book? What’s next? What is the role for teacher-librarians in our info-future?
4. So, what exactly is changing? In a word: Everything connected to your world! Books Media Mobility Collections Libraries
5. News Flash #1 Librarians play a vital role in building the critical connections between information , knowledge and learning.
8. 6 Things have Changed . . A LOT! Learners, Students, Scholars, Researchers, Teachers, Professors, Cardholders, Users, Members, Patrons, Clients, Customers Books Media Mobility Collections Libraries The History of Unintended Consequences & Unpredictability
9. “Choose . . . To be a victim and feel these changes are fated and blame storm OR Create the future we need and take collective responsibility for the conversation and development.” Find Reasons not Excuses.
110. Emerging Tech that Drives Users to the Library Encyclopedia.com HighBeam & Questia WorldCat & Google AccessMyLibrary iPhone App for public, school and higher ed – iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Droid! Geo-IP features and measures Watch for more . . .
144. Strategic Thinking for Libraries Choosing a Future Setting Phased Priorities Making Choices Taking Action Doing the Next Step Adjusting Tactics with Experience Seeking Feedback and Adjusting Measuring Progress