1. Anna Kim LIS768 Weekend 3 Libraries, technology, & teens

3. Others cite increasing sales in young adult literature.

5. Limits number of devices.

7. More school libraries are actually experimenting with lending e-readers to the students. Buffy Hamilton, the Unquiet Librarian, has one such program in the works.

9. Reading is an evolutionary process and we need to adapt.

10. If we want to create readers, give them the tools.

11. E-readers may help struggling readers.

12. Backlight

13. Text size

14. Text-to-speechYes, that’s Buffy Hamilton with her students.

15. Libraries with e-reader programs Despite the issues, libraries across the country are experimenting with loaning e-readers. Broward County Library, Florida River Forest Public Library University of Alabama

17. You can save, search, and play back recordings on the computer.*

18. Notes can be shared with others via pdf.*

19. “Pencasts”**Separate software may be required. All information from http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/

20. Gwyneth Jones, aka The Daring Librarian, is piloting a Livescribe program at her library. Read about her experience here.

22. They can check them out at the library to do their homework.

25. Various applications include:

26. Art

27. Music

28. HealthMicrosoft Xbox Kinect

29. The Horizon Report projects that this technology will become prevalent in about 4-5 years.

30. PranavMistry shown here with his SixthSense wearable device. We may not have to wait that long.