1. Building the New Academic Library Experience Stephen Abram, MLS Academic Library Assn. of Ohio Columbus, OHOct. 29, 2010
2. Welcome Questions for Today: Is this the end of publishing as we know it? Is this the end of libraries as we know them? Where is all this change taking us? Do people still value the book? What’s next? What is the role for librarians in our info-future?
3. So, what exactly is changing? In a word: Everything connected to your world! Books Media Mobility Collections Libraries
4. News Flash #1 Librarians play a vital role in building the critical connections between information , knowledge and learning.
7. 6 Things have Changed . . A LOT! Cardholders, Users, Members, Patrons, Clients, Customers, Learners, Students, Scholars, Researchers, Teachers, Professors Books Media Mobility Collections Libraries The History of Unintended Consequences & Unpredictability
8. “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.
26. 59% found what they were looking for on their first search.
27. 72% trusted our content more than what they found on Google.
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29. People Have Changed Twitter & Facebook are dominated by the middle aged Gaming too. . . Mothers in their 30’s Social networks fastest growing populations are seniors and will be more international and less urban and English. eBooks usage is largely middle-aged. Mobile data usage is growing beyond youth very quickly, workplace use is huge
94. Emerging Tech that Drives Users to the Library Encyclopedia.com HighBeam & Questia WorldCat AccessMyLibrary iPhone App for public, school and higher ed – iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Droid! Geo-IP features and measures Watch for more . . .
128. 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