Open Source: Free as in Free: LIVE Online
This class overviews the open source movement, including what makes software open source, the pros and cons of using open source, and other libraries' open source solutions.
You might be using Open Source Software and not even know it. This class covers the following:
- Overview of open source
- Why it is important to know about open source
- Pros and cons of open source
- What open source products some libraries are using
Thursday, July 31, 2:00 - 4:00 pm or
Tuesday, September 30, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
The Library as Place: LIVE Online
This class explores innovative methods public and academic libraries are using to reach out to their users and bring them inside.
According to a recent report by OCLC called, "Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources," 96% of respondents had visited a physical library. However, a third say that their library use has decreased during the past three to five years. How do our libraries measure up to other venues, such as bookstores and cafes, that offer similar access to information? Let's take a look at how users view and use the physical library and discuss potentials to creatively address users' needs in education, entertainment, and research. We will explore innovative methods public and academic libraries are using to reach out to their users and bring them inside.
Topics covered include:
- Value of physical libraries
- Virtual life
- Current and upcoming trends
- Meeting patron needs
- Reinventing libraries
- Trends in library design
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