content creation for teens
DESCRIPTION
As libraries continue to be squeezed out of the ebook lending picture and more patrons seek out information without library assistance, what is a viable path for libraries in the future? With more tools widely available for patrons to use to create their own content, libraries have a chance to transform from institutions that are only about borrowing to institutions about experiences. Instead of just merely collecting “stuff” and lending it out to patrons, more libraries are encouraging their patrons to “make something” at the library. Whether it be the hackerspace at the Fayetteville Free Library, the YOUMedia lab at the Chicago Public Library, or smaller programs at other libraries throughout the country, libraries are offering more programs to encourage their patrons to be prosumers instead of just simply consumers. In this webinar, Justin Hoenke (Teen Librarian, Portland (Maine) Public Library) will discuss the current trend of content creation at libraries. He will also share details about how to start up your own content creation programs and discuss his own content creation programs such as Make Music At The Library and Game On! Envisioning Your Own Video Game. Justin blogs at http://justinthelibrarian.com.TRANSCRIPT
Content Creation for Teens
Justin HoenkeTeen Librarian
http://www.justinthelibrarian.com
@justinlibrarian
MY GUARANTEE TO YOU 100% EBOOK FREE!
WHY?
Libraries shouldn't be just about consumption
WE SHOULD HELP OUR LIBRARY
MEMBERS CREATE
The Skokie Digital Media Lab contains four new Apple desktop computers loaded with software that will enable users to creatively
express themselves through digital videos, music, photography, websites, graphic design, podcasts, presentations and other forms of
digital media. The room also features two scanners, an electronic keyboard, and a green screen wall. Digital cameras, Flip video
camcorders, portable hard drives, and tripods are also available for overnight checkout.
From:http://skokielibrary.info/s_about/How/Tech_Resources/DML.asp
http://blogs.skokielibrary.info/medialab/ Go here, read about it more!
THE ECONOMY
SOURCES:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-m-eger/its-the-creative-economy-_1_b_766662.htmhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdoku/5355281769/l
During the Clinton presidency democratic strategist James Carville, was fond of saying, "It's the
economy, stupid."
Much the same could be said today.
The stimulus and all the federal policies in the world will not help if all we do is prop up
the old economy. It is rather the new economy, the creative economy begging for
attention
LOCAL COLLECTIONS!
All images are from:http://lotl.wordpress.com/author/archivist188/
GAME ON!
MAKE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
CREATE SOMETHING
To read more about making games
http://justinthelibrarian.com/category/libraries/game-on-envisioning-your-own-video-game/
To read more about making music
http://justinthelibrarian.com/category/libraries/make-music-at-the-library-libraries/
To read more about making art
http://justinthelibrarian.com/category/libraries/make-art-for-the-library/
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Invest in creative spaces Invest in tools Invest in creative employees Let them run wild
LET'S BE FRIENDS...
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