Tom Peters--TechTrends Slides
Tom Peters discussed several topics related to information technology and libraries during an ALA TechSource Webinar. He talked about e-reading platforms like Google Editions and the Apple iPad. He also mentioned mobile apps from OverDrive and a new end-user service and library lending module in development from Blio. Peters stressed the importance of respecting technologies that have staying power over time. He then discussed exploring new revenue streams for libraries through services like OverDrive's LibraryBIN and the mobile donation platform GiveByCell. Peters raised concerns about privacy issues and libraries taking the high road. Finally, he mentioned two projects documenting library closures called Losing Libraries and A Nation Without School Libraries.
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Tom Peters--TechTrends Slides
- 1. Remarks made by Tom Peters during the ALA TechSource Webinar Tuesday, July 27, 2010
- 2. Info Tech: Not Just a Tool! Hammer (simple tool) Web 2.0 (pretty complex, actually)
- 3. Portable eReading Google Editions (didn’t exhibit at ALA) Contractual agreement with the Am. Booksellers Assoc. Apple iPad (didn’t exhibit at ALA) OverDrive Adding more mobile apps Adding content Simplifying the circ process Certifying devices as library-model-friendly Blio (Baker & Taylor, Kurzweil, and Nat. Fed. of the Blind) End-user service may launch this month (they better hurry) Library-lending module sometime in 2011 (built by B&T)
- 4. Gotta Respect Tech Staying Power Overhead Projector Playaway audio book
- 5. Accessible IT Special Design Mainstream Design
- 6. Exploring New Revenue Rivulets OverDrive’s LibraryBIN (Buy It Now) When readers purchase an ebook or digital audio book, a portion of the proceeds go to a library of their choice. http://www.librarybin.net GiveByCell Enables mobile phone users to make donations to a participating library. http://www.givebycell.com
- 7. Whither Privacy? Are libraries taking the high road, or are we on a path diverging from our communities? http://www.bynamite.com Firefox and Chrome only Bringing transparency and user control to lucrative online transaction data By-no-mite! ReputationDefender SocialShield
- 8. Telling Our Collective Story Losing Libraries http://www.losinglibraries.org Laura Solomon and Mandy Knapp (with support from LJ) Mashup map of PL “hits” since 2008. A Nation Without School Libraries http://bit.ly/ch9svy
- 9. Questions, Comments, Rebuttals? Thanks for your time and attention Tom Peters 816.616.6746 [email_address]