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This document summarizes a presentation given by Stephen Abram on the future of libraries and the changing information landscape. The presentation addressed how ebooks, mobility, collections and libraries themselves are changing due to new technologies. Abram emphasized that librarians must overcome fears of change and work collaboratively to create the future libraries that will meet evolving community needs. Key questions were posed about the role of ebooks, where all the changes are taking libraries, and what role librarians will play in the future information world.
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- 1. Getting our gameon:Library FuturesStephen Abram, MLSMetro Net Library ConsortiumFarmington Hills, MI Nov. 15-16, 2010
- 2. Is this graphiccorrect? What’s wrong?
- 3. Is the bookin your head?
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- 5. What is theright device?
- 10. Watch your readers?What do you see?
- 11. Think harder aboutbook components!
- 14. Whose needs aremet by library management systems?
- 17. WelcomeQuestions for Today:Whatis REALLY happening with eBooks?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?
- 18. So, what exactlyis changing? In a word:Everything connected to your world!BooksMediaMobilityCollectionsLibraries
- 19. Librarians play avital role in building the critical connections between information , knowledge and learning.Librarian Positioning
- 20. Very Big SecretTheElephant in the Room
- 21. Change can happenvery fast
- 22. The secretWe needto overcome:
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- 26. The culture ofvictimization
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- 29. Fatalism“Choose . ..To be a victim and feel these changes are fated and blame stormORCreate the future we need and take collective responsibility for the conversation and development.”Find Reasons not Excuses.
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- 37. Advance Survey Datafor the Library of VirginiaStephen AbramGale, Cengage Learning
- 41. Yep – YouGet QuestionsHealth and Wellness / Community Health / Nutrition / Diet / RecoveryDIY Do It Yourself Activities and Car RepairGenealogyTest prep (SAT, ACT, occupational tests, etc. etc.)Legal Questions (including family law, divorce, adoption, etc)Hobbies, Games and GardeningLocal HistoryConsumer reviews (Choosing a car, appliance, etc.)Homework Help (grade school)Technology Skills (software, hardware, web)Government Programs, Services and TaxationSelf-help/personal developmentCareers (jobs, counselling, etc.)Reading Choices and recommendations, books & authorsTravel and Vacation, Tourism SupportSupporting College credits, Distance Education, and Adult Continuing EducationPersonal Finance and Investments / Financial LiteracyReligion and spiritualityRetirement and Seniors ServicesGeneral Reference / Quick Answer Questions (e.g. telephone numbers, addresses, definitions, locations, library hours and services, etc.)Coming to America or our Community (Immigration, Moving)Book Clubs / Community Reading / Summer ReadingBusiness. Leadership and ManagementParenting and Child DevelopmentAdult Literacy / ESLEntrepreneurship and ConsultingSmall and Medium-sized Business SupportWorld Cultures/Understanding Our WorldHistory Studies (Civil War, WW2, etc.)Choosing a School, Program/Degree, College or University / College PlanningFinding People / Biographies
- 43. The Baker’s DozenHealthand Wellness / Community Health / Nutrition / Diet / RecoveryDIY Do It Yourself Activities and Car RepairGenealogy Test prep (SAT, ACT, occupational tests, etc. etc.)Legal Questions (including family law, divorce, adoption, etc)Hobbies, Games and GardeningLocal HistoryConsumer reviews (Choosing a car, appliance, etc.)Homework Help (grade school)Technology Skills (software, hardware, web)Government Programs, Services and TaxationSelf-help/personal developmentCareers (jobs, counselling, etc.)
- 50. What We NeverReally Knew Before (US/Canada)We often believe a lot that isn’t true.27% of our users are under 18.
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- 52. 29% are collegestudents.
- 53. 5% are professorsand 6% are teachers.
- 54. On any givenday, 35% of our users are there for the very first time!
- 55. Only 29% foundthe databases via the library website.
- 56. 59% found whatthey were looking for on their first search.
- 57. 72% trusted ourcontent more than what they found on Google.
- 58. But, 81% stilluse Google.
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- 62. Emboldened Librarians holdthe key
- 63. News Flash “The Internet and technology have now progressed to their infancy”
- 64. News FlashNews FlashTechShift Happens
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- 70. People are ChangingDemographic–Millennial, Boomer, Seniors
- 71. Increased educational attainment& engagement
- 72. eBooks outsell hardcover books, and will outsell paperbacks soon (2011)
- 73. Some public librariesare crediting most cardholder growth to e-book accessibility
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- 75. Some sectors arevery tech-dominated (farming, cattle, trucking, natural resources…)People Have ChangedTwitter & Facebook are dominated by the middle aged – Reframe as social reading
- 76. Gaming too. .. Mothers in their 30’s
- 77. Social networks fastestgrowing populations are seniors and will be more international and less urban and English.
- 78. eBooks usage iscurrently largely middle-aged.
- 79. Mobile data usageis growing beyond youth very quickly, workplace use is huge NextGen DifferencesIncrease in IQ - 15-20 Points
- 80. Brain & DevelopmentalChanges
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- 83. Major Decline inCrime Rates – 65%+
- 84. But still a70% behavior overlap with Boomers (see my book chapter)Have Students Changed?
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- 88. Has the futurechanged?Has our future changed?
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- 109. Can libraries keepup with change?Can you recall buying a 45?Can you recall dials on TVs?Can you recall dialling?
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- 117. What does allthis mean?The Article level universe
- 118. The Chapter andParagraph Universe
- 119. Integrated with Visuals– graphics and charts
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- 121. Integrated with Soundand Speech
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- 123. Integrated with interactionand not just interactivity
- 124. How would youenhance a book?Borders Kobo, B&N Nook, Amazon Kindle, Apple iPad, Sony, etc. . . .
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- 129. BroadbandYou must clearlyunderstand the latest US FCC Whitespace Broadband Decision – THIS IS TRANSFORMATIONAL and going global
- 130. Local wired, mobileaccess ‘everywhere’ to the home and workplace
- 131. Geo-awareness: GIS, GPS,GEO-IP, etc.
- 132. Wireless as abusiness strategy (Starbucks)
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- 141. Emerging Tech thatDrives Users to the LibraryEncyclopedia.com
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- 144. AccessMyLibrary iPhone Appfor public, school and higher ed – iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Droid!
- 145. Geo-IP features andmeasures
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- 147. Watch for more. . .Trans-Literacy: Move beyond reading & PC skills News literacy
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- 163. Can we framethe e-book issue so that it can be addressed rationally?
- 164. MindMap: What isa book?ReadingReadingLearningPedagogyResearchExplorationReferenceEngagementEnjoymentEvaluation
- 165. MindMap: What isa book?ReadingLearningPedagogyResearchExplorationReferenceEngagementEnjoymentEvaluation
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- 179. What are thegoodand badthings aboute-books?
- 180. Library GoalsBe theBeeOr be the HiveCare
- 181. Strategic Thinking for LibrariesChoosing a FutureSetting Phased PrioritiesMaking ChoicesTaking ActionDoing the Next StepAdjusting Tactics with ExperienceSeeking Feedback and AdjustingMeasuring Progress
- 182. Choosing Top PrioritiesSuppose that in three years:
- 183. Majority of libraryuse will be virtual – yes even rural!
- 184. Majority of Non-fictionBook circulation will be e-books and Fiction will split 50/50 – digital/print
- 185. All learning willbe blended and continuous
- 186. DVD is circulationis dead and most other [physical formats in decline.
- 187. Majority of questionswill be virtual
- 188. Use will be20 / 40 / 40 (in house, virtual, mobile)
- 189. Every user willbe socially networked, connected and engagedWhat do we need to know?What are we going to do next?
- 190. My ConclusionsContent acquisitionneeds to move up the chain
- 191. Mobile will bedominant device
- 192. eBook formats willbe e-reader dependent for a short time
- 193. eBook format towatch is web-based and involves HTML5
- 194. Ads vs noads in books?
- 195. Social reading behavioursare primary
- 196. Federated search isevolvingWhat do we need to know?How do library databases and virtual services compare with other web experiences?
- 197. Who are ourcore virtual users? Are there gaps?
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- 199. What are userexpectations for true satisfaction?
- 200. How does librarysearch compare to consumer search like Google and retail or government?
- 201. How do peoplefind and connect with library virtual services?
- 202. Are end usersbeing successful in their POV?
- 203. Are they happy?Will they come back? Tell a friend?
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- 216. The power oflibraries
- 218. It Takes ATeam: Work Together & Pick Each Other Up
- 219. It Gets Better.Librarianscan help.
- 220. Stephen Abram, MLS,FSLAVP strategic partnerships and marketsCengage Learning (Gale)Cel: [email protected]’s Lighthouse Bloghttp://stephenslighthouse.comFacebook: Stephen AbramLinkedIn / Plaxo: Stephen AbramTwitter: sabramSlideShare: StephenAbram1