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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 game on:Library FuturesStephen Abram, MLSMetro Net Library ConsortiumFarmington Hills, MI Nov. 15-16, 2010
- 2. Is this graphic correct? What’s wrong?
- 3. Is the book in your head?
- 5. What is the right device?
- 10. Watch your readers? What do you see?
- 11. Think harder about book components!
- 14. Whose needs are met by library management systems?
- 17. WelcomeQuestions for Today:What is 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 exactly is changing? In a word:Everything connected to your world!BooksMediaMobilityCollectionsLibraries
- 19. Librarians play a vital role in building the critical connections between information , knowledge and learning.Librarian Positioning
- 20. Very Big SecretThe Elephant in the Room
- 21. Change can happen very fast
- 22. The secretWe need to overcome:
- 24. Anti-partner and anti-collaboration ethic
- 26. The culture of victimization
- 27. Introversion
- 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.
- 37. Advance Survey Data for the Library of VirginiaStephen AbramGale, Cengage Learning
- 41. Yep – You Get 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 DozenHealth and 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 Never Really Knew Before (US/Canada)We often believe a lot that isn’t true.27% of our users are under 18.
- 51. 59% are female.
- 52. 29% are college students.
- 53. 5% are professors and 6% are teachers.
- 54. On any given day, 35% of our users are there for the very first time!
- 55. Only 29% found the databases via the library website.
- 56. 59% found what they were looking for on their first search.
- 57. 72% trusted our content more than what they found on Google.
- 58. But, 81% still use Google.
- 59. GOOG
- 62. Emboldened Librarians hold the key
- 63. News Flash “The Internet and technology have now progressed to their infancy”
- 64. News FlashNews FlashTech Shift Happens
- 65. People
- 66. My son: Zachary
- 70. People are ChangingDemographic– Millennial, Boomer, Seniors
- 71. Increased educational attainment & engagement
- 72. eBooks outsell hard cover books, and will outsell paperbacks soon (2011)
- 73. Some public libraries are crediting most cardholder growth to e-book accessibility
- 75. Some sectors are very 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 fastest growing populations are seniors and will be more international and less urban and English.
- 78. eBooks usage is currently largely middle-aged.
- 79. Mobile data usage is growing beyond youth very quickly, workplace use is huge NextGen DifferencesIncrease in IQ - 15-20 Points
- 80. Brain & Developmental Changes
- 83. Major Decline in Crime Rates – 65%+
- 84. But still a 70% behavior overlap with Boomers (see my book chapter)Have Students Changed?
- 88. Has the future changed?Has our future changed?
- 90. COWS, etc.
- 95. The Future DiscoveredStem Cells
- 96. fMRI and The Brain
- 97. Cloning
- 98. Trucking and GPS
- 99. Wind and other energy
- 100. Nanotechnology
- 101. Robotics
- 103. Music
- 104. Translation
- 105. Streaming Media
- 108. A 1965 iPhone
- 109. Can libraries keep up with change?Can you recall buying a 45?Can you recall dials on TVs?Can you recall dialling?
- 111. Books
- 117. What does all this mean?The Article level universe
- 118. The Chapter and Paragraph Universe
- 119. Integrated with Visuals – graphics and charts
- 121. Integrated with Sound and Speech
- 122. Integrated with social web
- 123. Integrated with interaction and not just interactivity
- 124. How would you enhance a book?Borders Kobo, B&N Nook, Amazon Kindle, Apple iPad, Sony, etc. . . .
- 128. Mobility
- 129. BroadbandYou must clearly understand the latest US FCC Whitespace Broadband Decision – THIS IS TRANSFORMATIONAL and going global
- 130. Local wired, mobile access ‘everywhere’ to the home and workplace
- 131. Geo-awareness: GIS, GPS, GEO-IP, etc.
- 132. Wireless as a business strategy (Starbucks)
- 133. Mobile dominates
- 134. Largest generation
- 141. Emerging Tech that Drives Users to the LibraryEncyclopedia.com
- 142. HighBeam & Questia
- 143. WorldCat and linked (meta)data
- 144. AccessMyLibrary iPhone App for public, school and higher ed – iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Droid!
- 145. Geo-IP features and measures
- 147. Watch for more . . .Trans-Literacy: Move beyond reading & PC skills News literacy
- 148. Technology literacy
- 149. Information literacy
- 150. Media literacy
- 151. Adaptive literacy
- 152. Research literacy
- 153. Academic literacy
- 154. Reputation, Etc.
- 155. Reading literacy
- 156. Numeracy
- 157. Critical literacy
- 158. Social literacy
- 159. Computer literacy
- 160. Web literacy
- 161. Content literacy
- 162. Written literacy
- 163. Can we frame the e-book issue so that it can be addressed rationally?
- 164. MindMap: What is a book?ReadingReadingLearningPedagogyResearchExplorationReferenceEngagementEnjoymentEvaluation
- 165. MindMap: What is a book?ReadingLearningPedagogyResearchExplorationReferenceEngagementEnjoymentEvaluation
- 167. Books
- 168. Fiction
- 169. Non-Fiction
- 170. Encyclopedia
- 171. Reference
- 172. Directories
- 173. Dictionaries
- 174. Textbooks
- 175. Scholarly
- 176. E-Learning
- 178. Steal This Idea
- 179. What are thegood and badthings aboute-books?
- 180. Library GoalsBe the BeeOr 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 Priorities Suppose that in three years:
- 183. Majority of library use will be virtual – yes even rural!
- 184. Majority of Non-fiction Book circulation will be e-books and Fiction will split 50/50 – digital/print
- 185. All learning will be blended and continuous
- 186. DVD is circulation is dead and most other [physical formats in decline.
- 187. Majority of questions will be virtual
- 188. Use will be 20 / 40 / 40 (in house, virtual, mobile)
- 189. Every user will be socially networked, connected and engagedWhat do we need to know?What are we going to do next?
- 190. My ConclusionsContent acquisition needs to move up the chain
- 191. Mobile will be dominant device
- 192. eBook formats will be e-reader dependent for a short time
- 193. eBook format to watch is web-based and involves HTML5
- 194. Ads vs no ads in books?
- 195. Social reading behaviours are primary
- 196. Federated search is evolvingWhat do we need to know?How do library databases and virtual services compare with other web experiences?
- 197. Who are our core virtual users? Are there gaps?
- 199. What are user expectations for true satisfaction?
- 200. How does library search compare to consumer search like Google and retail or government?
- 201. How do people find and connect with library virtual services?
- 202. Are end users being successful in their POV?
- 203. Are they happy? Will they come back? Tell a friend?
- 215. Serve Everyone!
- 216. The power of libraries
- 218. It Takes A Team: Work Together & Pick Each Other Up
- 219. It Gets Better.Librarians can help.
- 220. Stephen Abram, MLS, FSLAVP strategic partnerships and marketsCengage Learning (Gale)Cel: 416-669-4855stephen.abram@cengage.comStephen’s Lighthouse Bloghttp://stephenslighthouse.comFacebook: Stephen AbramLinkedIn / Plaxo: Stephen AbramTwitter: sabramSlideShare: StephenAbram1