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.

1. Content Creation for Teens
Justin Hoenke
Teen Librarian
http://www.justinthelibrarian.com
@justinlibrarian

2. MY GUARANTEE TO YOU
100% EBOOK FREE!

3. WHY?
Libraries shouldn't be just about consumption
WE SHOULD HELP
OUR LIBRARY
MEMBERS CREATE

4. 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

5. http://blogs.skokielibrary.info/medialab/
Go here, read about it more!

6. THE ECONOMY
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
SOURCES
:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-m-eger/its-the-creative-economy-_1_b_766662.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdoku/5355281769/l

7. LOCAL COLLECTIONS!
All images are from:
http://lotl.wordpress.com/author/archivist188/

8. GAME ON!

10. MAKE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY

13. CREATE SOMETHING

14. To read more about making games
http://justinthelibrarian.com/category/libraries/game-on-envisioning-your-own-video-game/

15. To read more about making music
http://justinthelibrarian.com/category/libraries/make-music-at-the-library-libraries/

16. To read more about making art
http://justinthelibrarian.com/category/libraries/make-art-for-the-library/

17. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Invest in creative spaces
Invest in tools
Invest in creative employees
Let them run wild

18. LET'S BE FRIENDS...
@justinlibrarian
facebook.com/justinhoenke
www.justinthelibrarian.com