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THERE WAS A T IME WHEN THIS WAS HIGH TECH LIBRARY EQUIPMENT:
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T H I N G S A R E A L I TT L E D I F F E R E N T T O D AY .
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F I R S T T H E T Y P E W R I T E R W E N T T H R O U G H S O M E M A J O R R E V I S I O N S :
Manual Typewriter:
Electric Typewriter :
Word Processor :
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THEN….ENTER THE COMPUTER AGE:
Computers in libraries today are a must.
With computers, the library staff can:
Catalog library materials
Display materials for patron use on the OPAC
Check materials in and out with the use of a
computer
Keep track of Circulation information
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B U T WA I T ! T H E R E I S S O M U C H M O R E !
Use book keeping programs to handle the library’s
finances
Post Library Web-sites to keep the community informed of
library activities, and to encourage community input
Connect with other libraries to share resources
Allow patrons to request, reserve, and renew materials
Use computer and online tools for organizing, creating,
and communicating
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Bar codes
Bar code readers and
scanners
Scan-able library cards
Self check-out systems
O T H E R T E C H N O L O G I C A L A D V A N C E S T H A T A I D L I B R A R I A N S T O D AY I N C L U D E :
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Printers
Copiers
Fax machine
Scanner
Microfiche reader
Head phones
SOME MUST-HAVES FOR THE L IBRARY:
For both patron and staff use
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PRACTICAL ELECTRONIC HELPS
Security System Gates
Detection Labels
Patron Counters
Security Cameras
Security Mirrors
Hiring a security
company to monitor for
emergencies
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A telephone system
with voice mail
capability
A Projection system is
wonderful for meetings,
workshops, trainings
sessions, and family
movie nights
Wii or other games
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PATRON COMPUTERS,
LAPTOPS, AND WI-FI USED FOR:
Homework
Adult education
Job searches
Creating and submitting
resumes
Enjoyment
Communication
Accessing government
websites
And so much more!!!!!!!!
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BOOKS!!!A N D A U D I O B O O K S , E - B O O K S A N D E - B O O K
R E A D E R S , P L A Y- A W A Y S , C D ’ S , D V D ’ S , N E W S PA P E R S , M A G A Z I N E S , A N D A C C E S S T O
G R E A T S O F T W A R E A N D W E B - S I T E S !
And don’t forget
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T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R AT T E N T I O N .
What do you have at your library?
Today’s library’s have so much to offer!!