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The Pew Report Internet and American Life Project did a survey on mobile devises and how its changing the way we live.\u00a0 It stated that 61 percent do not feel the pull of mobility and thus are not technologically savvy.<\/p>\n

Our public libraries find many people confused and disorientated by technology.\u00a0 Libraries are being used more and more as technology hubs within the community.<\/p>\n

In the March Issue of College and Research Librarie<\/a>s, an article illustrated\u00a0 collaboration between marketing students and the library. Thus demonstrating that the tech question is not just a public library issue.<\/p>\n

The team of library researchers asked the students to rank sources used for troubleshooting a computer problem – 33% went to the academic librarian for help. When they ranked sources used for answering a specific question, something librarians were traditionally asked to perform, they only received 2.2% of the students went to the academic librarian.\u00a0 Google \/ internet got 49.5%.<\/p>\n

We see a correlation between the two studies.\u00a0 Libraries and librarians need to deliver more and more technology to their patrons.\u00a0 They need work spaces within their buildings to support the two-thirds who are not tech savvy.<\/p>\n

Libraries have new services to provide, because the internet and technology are making an impact on the delivery of knowledge.\u00a0 The Internet continues to be a force that is integrated into our lives at a fast pace and Pew and many librarians recognize that “techie knowledge” is becoming a more and more important part of being a librarian.<\/p>\n

We understand it is a challenge for the 33% of students who don’t know how to plug in their computer, but still need to finish their homework. Indeed, the library must help equalize the digital divide and be a force of knowledge for those students who don’t find it easy.<\/p>\n

There should be learning spaces and opportunities to learn technology in the library building of the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ‘library as place’ is a very important aspect of our work.\u00a0 We see it as a vital part of a growing and healthy community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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