These are the slides from our presentation at Internet Librarian 2012. Toby Greenwalt, Jeremy Snell, and Patrick Sweeney compiled a list of 30 new kinds of technology that can be easily and cheaply implemented in your library.
For speaking engagements please contact PC Sweeney at http://pcsweeney.com/speaking-at-your-event/
Speed Technology Dating at Internet Librarian 2012
1. Speed Technology Dating
Patrick "PC" Sweeney
Branch Manager
San Mateo County Library
R. Toby Greenwalt
Virtual Services
Coordinator
Skokie Public Library
Jeremy Snell
Web Librarian
Mechanics' Institute
Internet Conference Code –
librarian
About : The LibraryBox is a wireless network used to provide free eBooks and other content to the public . There is no login required and it is completely free. It utilizes open source code from NYU professor David Darts and Jason Griffey at the University of Tennessee with modifications made by the Lake Forest Library. Uses : Currently, the main use of the LibraryBox is to provide quality public domain and creative commons licensed materials to the public. We plan to expand this to be a place for you to share your art, writing, and music. How to Use : It is easy use! Just use your mobile phone, laptop, eReader and connect to the “ LibraryBox – Free Content” wireless network (just like connecting to your wireless internet at home). Once you connect, use a web browser to go to any page, it will automatically redirect you. Get Involved : Are you an artist, writer, musician, or otherwise creative? The LibraryBox is a way to share digital files easily. The Lake Forest Library already serves the community by providing books , music , movies , and games by well known people. But we believe that our community deserves a place to showcase their talents. We would love to host some of your materials and help you gain recognition in the community! Just send an email to [email_address] for more information.