4th Entry: Library Technology Trends is Mobile Technology

For  the Library Technology Trend of the moment I believe that mobile technology will be the most long lasting. In fact I am confident that it will no longer be just a trend but a permanent fixture of modern life. Mobile technology is being able to access the internet and digital information from a device that is not an actual computer. It is hard for some born before this millennium to remember  a time where everyone didn't have a phone. Bohyun (2013) “We are quickly moving into an era in which the smartphone is the most common device used  to access the World Wide Web" While most people do have access to a computer there  is a much greater percent that has access to a phone. Smart phones are becoming the default phone. 

To see how mobile technology is changing how libraries interact with patrons in the modern world the perfect example would be the San Antonio's BiblioTech Library. It is touted as the first all digital library. Book clubs are conducted via Goggle hangouts and the only books available are eBooks. They even have digital comics for download. Tablets  are also available and for use. now one doesn't have to physically go to the library. everything can be done digitally. One important aspect of this library is that they do offer computer classes to help the public learn how to use new technology. While interesting this is very rare and most libraries are still playing catch up. The average rural library is just trying to make it's website accessible to mobile devices. The idea of a completely digital library is till very far off. Mobile devices will continue to get faster and shiner and libraries will learn how to survive in these new digital ecosystems. 

Bohyun, Kim. (2013). The Mobile Shift. Library Technology Reports, 49(6), 5-8.

San Antonio's BiblioTech Library 

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