What I learned in my Library Technology class will help me succeed in the future as a librarian. I have used computers for several years but was self-taught in a lot of areas so to learn the actual names and functions of them is helpful to me.
I also learned how technology needs to be implemented into a library to stay relevant and be an asset to the community. There are so many new technologies that can help people in their daily lives. There is a great disparity with people being able to access technology so a library should be able to help close the digital divide. There are even technologies to help the disabled that can be provided by a library, such as screen magnification software or touchpads, so even something like that should not be a hindrance to people.
As a librarian, I should be well versed in upcoming technology so I will know what is available, so I can implement a technology that would be useful to my community. Also a when I become a librarian it will be helpful to know how to use, and even troubleshoot the technology in my library. Because of this class I can assist users better with their needs as well. I also understand the importance of using things such as social networking, in a library setting. It can be helpful because so many people use social media now and its a way to increase your library’s presence in the technology age.
There was a lot of information in the class that will be useful to me because it will be something I will use much more in the future.
Katrina's LIBR 105 blog 