Issue

ONE
What does Technology Mean
for us as Librarians?
The Shelf
in this issue >>>
in the spotlight >>>
What is Technology to
this new Generation?
What does Technology Mean for us?
Microsoft in Trouble!
Using Technology to Our Advantage
What does CIPA mean For Libraries?
Should I?
If teens are already feeling that these major consumer products (gasoline powered vehicles,
compact discs, desktop computers, and landline phones) are going to be obsolete in the next
4-5 years then how do we as librarians adapt to their way of thinking and provide informa-
tion and programming around their view of the world so that we do not lose their patronage.
When asked in a recent survey how will tech-
nology change by the year 2015 the following
data was collected:

33% of teens said that gasoline pow-
ered automobiles will be obsolete.
26% of teens said that the compact
disc will be obsolete.
22% of teens said that desktop com-
puters will be obsolete.
17% of teens believe that land-line
phones will be obsolete.

~Survey Administered By: Lemelson-MIT Invention Index
One of the major issues we come across in
the library systems is that all too often li-
brarians are the last ones on board to make
there. On the same token though, the older
generation of librarians need to become more
open to accepting this new technology. This
This is something we need to change. We
need to not only educate our patrons in the
use of these new technologies (as this is
what they are calling out forprogramming
to teach new technologies and to utilize new
technologies) but also our own staff. Those
of us who are from the technology age
need to take the other librarians under our
wings and show them the amazing world out
Physical library building even if they can
access our materials digitally at home on
their computers, than we need to begin pri-
oritizing programming to be a major focus.
Technology needs to lead that focus. We
need to make our programming sought after
by patrons and if technology that can be used
everyday by out patrons is being utilized in
our programs we will keep our patrons.
changes, especially when it
comes to ones dealing with
technology. We tend to find
that this is the case because
many librarians who did not
grow up in the technology
age either find it too difficult
to adapt to the new technology,
or simply just do not want to.
needs to be something we
tackle as a profession united
together for the common good
of our patrons. As we continue
into this technology and digital
age, we are seeing the emer-
gence of e-books and mp3 ver-
sions of books. If we want to
keep our patrons coming to the
This needs to be
something we tackle
as a profession
united together for
the common good of
our patrons.
on
A Monthly Technology Trends Newsletter
for the Teen Librarian
No More Walkman?
Microsoft had foreseen this coming for some
time and was taking steps to prevent it with
things like Courier (tablets), HailStorm/
Passport (digital identity) and Windows Me-
dia Center (content in the cloud). All this
programs/devices shows Microsoft was
ahead of its time but for some
reason was not able to pro-
duces and/or execute these
products in a way that they
caught on with the public. In
this age, the race is to the
swift. You cannot afford to be
an hour late or a dollar short,
advice for the soul >>>
So how do we use this Technology
to our Advantage Responsibly?
So now that we have this technology how can we responsibly utilize it to further our purpose in
this field? The first step as stated in an earlier article in this newsletter is to get all staff on board
to learn the new technology so that we can intertwine it into our programming. Once everyone is
on board, it is important to utilize the technology. Ways can include using a SmartBoard for inter-
Sony officially announced on Oct. 24, 2010
that it will no longer produce the Walkman,
which was at one time a revolutionary piece
of technology that has since become almost
obsolete with the advent of digital music
and digital music players. The Walkman
was first produced in 1979 and since then
has sold over 220 million units worldwide.
Although the cassette Walkman has ended
the name live on with the Walkman MP3.
According to a recent
story reported by CNN,
Consumers have turned
their backs on Microsoft.
A Company that once
symbolized the future is
now living in the past.
active storytime presentations,
providing courses relating to tech-
nology (such as internet safety,
internet searching, research meth-
ods, validity of information, office
applications, etc.). Other types of
programming that could be offered
which would draw on the interests
of the younger population would be
how to create podcasts, videocasts,
blogs, glogs, wikis or webpages.
These are all items that many li-
brarians are afraid to learn but that
if programming was offered in
these areas, would draw a large
teen crowds.
will there be a new kid on the block? >>>
Microsoft in Trouble! Who
will take the Reigns?
says Laura DiDio, principal analyst at ITIC.
Now the biggest question is: Can they
make it in the 21st century an compete with
Google and Apple? Most analysts say not
and have downgraded their stock as PC
sales slow lately. The companys stock is
Down more than 17% this year. There are
many areas Microsoft is having problems:

In one recent study, it was shown
that more people are using alterna-
tive web browsers than Internet
Explorer.
Windows Phone 7 has some prom-
ise, but Microsoft dug itself an
enormous hole with the subpar
Windows Mobile platform.
What Does CIPA Mean for
Internet Use in Libraries?
should i? >>>
Should I Blog for Children?
Absolutely, children are very
technology savvy more than us!
Cell Phone Use on
Mount Everest?
The worlds highest 3G mobile network ser-
vices base station was set up at the bottom of
Mount Everest (an altitude of 17,000 feet) on
Oct. 28 near the village of Gorakshep. The
service is targeted at the approximately 30,000
tourists who come to the region every year.
CIPA stands for the Childrens Internet Protection Act. This act was one of the
many bills Congress proposed to limit childrens exposure to explicit content
online. Originally introduced by Sen. John McCain, the final bill finally passed
both houses and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on Dec. 21, 2000.
CIPA requires libraries using E-Rate discounts to
operate a technology protection measure with
respect to any of its computers with internet ac-
cess that protects against access through such
computers to visual depictions that are obscene,
child pornography, or harmful to minors This
protection measure must be utilized during any
use of such computers by minors. An exception
to this is if an adult requests to have the protection
measures turned off for bona fide research
or other lawful purposes. If an adult re-
quests this service be turned off then it must
be honored. Libraries that do not receive E-
Rate discounts do not have any obligation to
filter under CIPA regulations. One issue that
arises while minors are using the internet
with the protection measures in effect is that
no software is perfect and can do its job
100% of the time without fail. A 2001 De-
partment of Justice study found that typi-
cally filters miss at least 2% of content they
attempt to filter and erroneously block ac-
cess to 4% of the materials that they should-
n't block. The question becomes (and will
be discussed in further detail next issue in
our article on censorship of internet re-
sources) do we as librarians also take on the
role of internet police at the library. With
the emergence of wireless internet, we do
not have the ability to review history of
patrons like on our own terminals. Thus, we
will have no proof if we attempt to accuse a
patron of looking at explicit materials in the
viewing area of children/teens. This again,
will be discussed further
1. Authentic Audience
2. Encourages Pride in Writing
3. Motivates Students To Think & Question
4. A Finding Place For Ideas
As of Oct. 29, 2010 schools receiving subsi-
dies for internet subsidies for Internet ser-
vices will be required to teach students
about cyberbullying and the responsible use
of social networking sites. Cyberbullying
happens when teens use the internet, mobile
phones, or other devices to send or post text
or images intended to hurt or embarrass
another person, and it is a problem for
nearly half of all U.S. teens, according to
the National Crime Prevention Council.
Q:
A:
In Florida the State Supreme Court has
adopted new jury instructions which will be
given. Judges now will instruct the jury not
to discuss the case through electronic com-
munication, such as blog, Twitter, e-mail,
text message, or any other means. This
came about after a judge had to remove a
juror from a case because she reportedly
posted on Facebook: Gonna be fun to tell
the defendant theyre guilty.
Florida bans jurors
from tweeting
Regulators Take on Cy-
berbullying in Schools
5. Opportunity To Express Ideas/Opinions
6. Better Communication With Teacher
7. Can Learn Tips About Reading/Writing
8. Improves Vocabulary
Finding An Agent Thats Right For You
coming soon >>>
In The Next Issue
Facebook: Benefit or Detriment?
Bringing Smart Boards to Life
Website Censorship: What is our role?
Should I?
Technology is and will continue to be an integral part of our society. It
is up to us as a profession to keep technology at the forefront or our
programming to keep our patrons needing our services in this highly
digital world.
thoughts... final
For More Information >>>
Resources From Info In The Newsletter:

Survey Results:
Teens Predict! Technology will Deliver ...
http://www.chiff.com/a/teen-predictions.htm

Article Sources:
CNN Technology
www.cnn.com/tech

CIPA Information:
FCC Consumer Facts
www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cipa.pdf
CIPA Checklist
www.e-ratecentral.com/CIPA/cipa_checklist.pdf
Ohio Library Council
www.olc.org/pdf/OLCCIPAFAQs.pdf

Additional Resources For More Information:

Library Technology
Library Technology Guides
www.librarytechnology.org

Integrating Technology Into Lessons
www.712educators.about.com/cs/technology/a/
integratedtech.htm

Using Technology of Today in the Classroom
www.education.mit.edu/papers/
GamesSimsSocNets_EdArcade.pdf

Technology Tips for Teachers
www.edzone.net/~mwestern

The Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students
www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/
effectsstudents.html