Tech trends and library services in the digital age

 Zickhur, K. (2013, May 9). Tech trends and library services in the digital age. Retrieved June 30, 2015, from http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/05/10/tech-trends-and-library-services-in-the-digital-age/

The first page of this study surprised me. I didn't know that dial up internet still existed.   Broadband is increasingly becoming what's used most.  Less than 10% of adults had dial up service by Dec 2012. I wonder how much that number has changed since then.  

As technology becomes more prevalent, libraries will have to offer more services.  Libraries will need to have computers, laptops and tablets available for patron use.  School libraries are beginning to check these items out to students for use.  This is important for students who may not have these to use at home.  

Students no longer use books or encyclopedias for research. Their main source of information is searching Google. Librarians will have to train students how to search effectively using quotation marks, - to exclude terms, and related words.  Students need to learn that databases are better for research than a search engine. Librarians will have to teach them these tips.

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