Digital Revolution

Libraries were once popular to check out a book from the shelf, now people are seeking the latest e-books. We use to operate type writer now we have computers, android tablets, and I-pads. As information specialist we have to move with the times and with the trends. Keeping up with what’s going on around us and with the latest technology is a plus for any library that desires to be successful in their profession. I believe librarian will always be labeled as something other than information professional, but that don’t mean we can give any less, we will just have to continue to work hard and maybe one day, we’ll get the professional respect we deserve.

Libraries provide resources of knowledge whereby a person can access books, periodicals, newspapers, journals, etc. Today we are providing dvds, cds, e-readers, tablets, ipads, and computers. Libraries are still the main place for acquiring or providing access to books, periodicals, and other media that meet the educational, recreational, and informational needs of their users. New technologies are dramatically increasing the accessibility of information, and librarians have to adapt to develop the needs of our users, that have emerged from the adoption of these new technologies.

A decade into the 21st century, The digital revolution shows no signs of slowing, and the library community are both struggling to keep up and envisioning future library services that incorporate new philosophies, new technologies and new spaces to meet the needs of all users more effectively than ever before.

 

Reference:

http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/americaslibraries/librariestechnology