Training Libraries on technology use

Yesterday, I read a very interesting online blog called “Libraries, Give us Kindles and iPhones” by an ‘annoyed librarian’ from the Library Journal Blog website. She championed the need for all library staff to have adequate training on the use of technological gadgets in libraries in response to an article on how library experts on phone calls are the thing of the past.

My understanding is that twenty one years ago, the library had fourteen reference librarians; now there are nine library assistants, but fewer librarians. This is primarily due to the access of the internet and so therefore, the librarians have not been able to keep up with the digital world.

If libraries want to accustom themselves to the world of digital technology, all librarians need to keep up-to-date with the latest technology. This can be done by requesting IT technicians to administer a training program on the usage of smartphones and tablets, so that they will be sufficiently equipped to facilitate their library patrons on finding eBooks of their choice in smartphones or tablets whilst still preserving traditional and current resources of information (I.E. printed books, magazines, online databases etc.)

Here is the link to the article:

http://blog.libraryjournal.com/annoyedlibrarian/2012/07/23/libraries-give-us-kindles-and-iphones/  - Viewed on 9^th August 2012