Embracing new technologoy
Today, the concept of literacy encompasses much more than just reading and writing; it has evolved into “transliteracy,” commonly defined as the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms and tools.
If we can all admit now that the Internet has radically changed the way people seek and find all kinds of information and content, does anybody believe that libraries can keep the same physical experiences & services?
Those who succeed in our new future will be those that create new spaces and see gaming, interactivity, self-publishing, augmented reality, inquiry, tinkering and messy learning as part of the revitalised library brand.
Let us not fear new technologies as they emerge, we must embrace them as our library customers will continue to turn to us - to libraries and librarians for support in their use of them, for help and troubleshooting, and for many as their only means of access to those technologies.