Computers in Libraries 2016
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The document discusses the evolving role of libraries in fostering creativity and innovation through initiatives like makerspaces and community engagement. It highlights the importance of creativity in libraries, supported by resources and partnerships, while emphasizing the necessity of libraries as community hubs that provide essential services. Research indicates that the public trusts librarians and values the unique contributions libraries make to lifelong learning and community support.
Computers in Libraries 2016
- 1. Computers in Libraries 2016 Update SMRLA Libr@ry Tech-Know 2016
- 2. Wednesday Innovation & Innovative Practice Building Digital Collections Tools Practical Social Media Strategies Management & Metrics Tuesday Library Labs & Research User Experience Evolving Enterprises Creative Communities & Makerspaces Internet@Schools Monday Discovery & Search UX & Web Presence Tech Underpinning Operations & Systems Creative Communities & Makerspaces Internet @Schools
- 3. Dave Snowden- Founder & Chief Scientific Officer at Cognitive Edge
- 4. IDEO & Brainstorming • Defer judgement • Encourage wild ideas • Build on the ideas of others • Stay focused on the topic • One conversation at a time • Be visual • Go for quantity https://vimeo.com/138588491
- 5. The Library as Incubator Project The library is a place to connect & create. Brings together artists, writers, & libraries. Advocate for creativity. Influenced by Sir Ken Robinson. Creativity should be encouraged Creativity can be taught Creativity is not just for specific groups of people Creativity will happen when you create the right opportunities.
- 6. • Provide resources to obtain patents • Provide innovative programs like lock-picking or drones • Have kits that can check out • Provide learning resources for all projects (i.e. Lynda) • Make sure enough outlets, power, and Wi-Fi • Make partnerships with outside experts & sponsors • Provide food & caffeine! Makerspaces & Hackathons http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/06/04/volunteers-and-staffers-teach-learn-make-at-amsterdam-hackathon/
- 7. Lee Rainie- Pew Research Research shows people believe: • Lifelong learning important • Librarians can be trusted • Libraries good at: • leveling the playing field • Providing rare or needed services • Rebranding as tech hubs • Offering a place of solitude in the community • Communities would be devastated if library closes
Editor's Notes
- #4: 24 radiologists asked to look at this x-ray. Do you see something wrong with it? 83% did not see the gorilla. We can’t find innovation by looking for it. As Mark twain said “ The Greatest Inventor is accident.”