Library Habits, Library Innovations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 7:18am
Library Habits, Library Innovations
According to Christine Haughney in the October 24 issue of The New York Times, “In a digital world where many younger readers feel increasingly comfortable downloading novels and textbooks onto their computers or e-readers, a majority of Americans from the ages of 16 through 29 still frequent libraries.” Citing research conducted over two years by the Pew Research Center, a group receiving financing from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 60 percent of the 3,000 surveyed in this age group still visit the library and more than 8 in 10 have read a book in the last year. Seventy-five percent read a print book, 19 percent an e-book and 11 percent listened to an audiobook. High school and college students rely on the library for research assistance, for book recommendations and for pleasure reading. While adults in their late twenties differ in reading habits and rely less on the library, seventy-five percent say the library is important to them and their families. With approximately 7,500 library cards in the hands of school district students and over one third of library services geared toward children and teens, the library can and does provide opportunities for all types of reading engagement. Interestingly, as technology becomes more available, library visitations and usage increase dramatically. From inter-library loan and fully stocked bookshelves, to PlayAways and books loaded on e-readers available for checkout projected for the near future, the library provides cutting-edge assistance. The library has invested in the future of the community and citizens can expand that investment by voting for CC-1.
Innovative Tech Center
Thanks to grants and matching donations totaling over $500,000, the computer center/digital media lab is close to opening. Accessible to adults and teens fourteen and older, the center contains 26 adult-use computers, six teen-use, touch-screen PC’s and two Apples, six high end computers loaded with Auto Desk/AutoCad, and Adobe Master Collection, and a digital media “craft zone,” which enables users to create podcasts and film against a green-screen backdrop. Two conversion stations allow patrons to convert non-copyright audio to digital format, VHS to digital DVD, and scanning capability for negatives and slides. Also, large-format printers and a first-in-the-nation iPad dispenser will be available soon. Everything in the center can be moved to a new, larger library space.
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