The Role of Broadband in Reinventing Libraries: Remaining Relevant in a Fast Changing World.
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Pam Christensen, Peter White Public Library Suzanne Dees, Superiorland Library Cooperative
The Role of Broadband in Reinventing Libraries:
Remaining Relevant in a Fast Changing World.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior
Superiorland Tech Team Responds to LAN Emergency
BTOP Public Library Computing Centers
Ghost of Library Past
@ the Library, people are* blogging *streaming
*creating and up-loading videos*using laptops and iPADs
*Using library apps with mobile devices *downloading digital media
The public library is the place
to be connected, entertained and informed!
The Wonders of Technology
Michigan is using broadband instead of bricks
to connect citizens to a wealth of information
resources.
Video Conferencing Audience BEFORE FIBER 1.5 Mb Available
HD Video Conferencing Audience AFTER FIBER
Minimum 2.5 Mb Needed at Both Ends
Recognition for Northern Michigan University Distance
Education
Alpena Tech Savvy Teens Upload
Video Clips and Podcast Book Talks.
Michigan is using broadband instead of bricks
to connect citizens to a wealth of information
resources.
The Peter White Public Library Online
Portage Lake District Library Online:
Where Your Imagination Takes Flight
The Bayliss Public Library Online
MeLCat, statewide catalog and delivery 11.5 million items 415 participating libraries public,
academic, K12 and special 85,000 loans in August, 2011 delivered
across Michigan librariesMeL full-text subscription databases
Michigan eLibrary MeL
24/7
Learning at the Library
Great Lakes Digital Libraries Downloadable Audio and eBooks
E-Readers: The Nook
Mango Languages
Peter White Public Library Tasty Reads Book Club Skypes the Crabby
Cook
Libraries Use Social Networking for Marketing
Staying Connected Via Facebook
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan