Libraries and Technology training

During the week, I have been reading a journal article called ‘Libraries Adding Value With Technology Training’ by Ormilla Vengersammy in Computers in Libraries magazine.

In this article, a library named the ‘Orange County Library System’, is currently coming up with innovative methods in responding to the needs of their communities served through technology education and training. Ormilla Vengersammy states that some of the major factors in becoming a library of the future are technology and training job seekers on completing online job applications etc. To achieve them, a variety of practical computer classes are offered in all OCLS branches, encompassing 8-12 computers, including a computer, whiteboard and data projector for the instructor. The instructors teach classes, specialising on technology training, ranging from the basics to the more advanced classes either face-to-face training or online.

In the present time, libraries are redefined as places to access books and other collection in both print and digital. The work of the OCLS is an inspiration to all libraries on the importance of moving towards the digital world by constantly keeping up to date with the latest technology. Through education and training on technology, they can greatly assist their patrons in filling online job application, computer skills, downloading eBooks and much more, whilst still maintaining information literacy.

Bibliography reference

Vengersammy, O (2011), ‘Libraries Adding Value With Technology Training’, Computers in Libraries, vol. 31, no. 9, pp. 11-15.