This document discusses how technology has evolved in school libraries over time. It describes the varying levels of technology acceptance, from those on the "bleeding edge" who eagerly implement new technologies, to the "trailing edge" who are reluctant to change. The document outlines several key periods in the development of school library technology, from early automation systems to the introduction of personal computers and the internet. It emphasizes that for school librarians to remain relevant, technological skills and leadership are now necessary.

1. Modern Versus Ancient
in the School Library

2. You will understand how the
modern and ancient library were
affected by……..
 The Importance of Computer
Technology
 Change in Technology
 Degrees of Technology Acceptance
 The Evolving of Technology

3. The Importance of Computer
Technology
 Varying levels of
technology hardware,
software, and
expertise are in the
library.
 Who, what, and why
must be addressed as
they relate to school
library technology.
 Profession at stake
 Become
leaders/experts in
technology (necessary
skills)

4. Change in Technology
 Materials (not modern): Books, magazines,
print media, records, filmstrips, record
players, projectors, and card catalog
 Computers: Different in 1969 and 2009
 How much is enough technology? Ask
yourself that question.
 Study: (Keith Curry Lance) Regardless of
the state, technology extends the reach of
an effective library program, with evidence
showing that schools with effective
technology programs have more effective
library programs.

5. Degrees of Technology
Acceptance
Degrees According to
Kochtanek and
Matthews Degrees
 1st Bleeding Edge:
Eager to implement
any new type of
technology application;
Wants to lead
 2nd Leading Edge:
Eager to use
technological
innovations, but will
see if they are Bleeding and Leading
Edge
For Better or Worse Trailing Edge
successful; Supported
by administrators

6. Degrees of Technology
Acceptance
 3rd For Better or Worse : Being in a
wedge; Not leader in technology;
Satisfied; Not risk takers; Safe
approach; Vast majority
 4th Trailing Edge: Have to be
dragged to accept any new
technology; Lack of willingness to
move forward; Have an excuse;
Rarely change
 The Trailing Edge-At risk
 Wedge (3rd)- At risk and don’t
understand why

7. The Evolving of Technology
*School librarians emphasis technology less
that the public and academic libraries
o 1. Curriculum Systems
Using college computer systems
First library function in the school library to be
automated
Did not begin to appear in school libraries until
1980
Viewed as a repetitive task that could be done
by nonprofessionals

8. The Evolving of Technology
o 2. Security Systems
First technology that many school librarians had
the opportunity to use
Saved money
(80%-90% of lost book costs)
3. Cataloging, Library Systems,
and MARC
Library of Congress Cataloging or Dewey Decimal
Classification System
Academic libraries used on campus
Computer systems to automate catalog functioning

9. The Evolving of Technology
o 4. Personal Computers
Two developments brought personal
computers
First: Development of the transistor at Bell
Labs in 1947
Second: Development of the silicon chip
made per computer in cantation possible
Used to automate some library functions
Made the following functions possible:
circulation, cataloging, and use of library
catalog
Invention of networks
Can see what has been added to the
system or checked out

10. The Evolving of Technology
o 5. Audiovisual Equipment and
Materials
 School Library- Home of audiovisual
hardware and materials such as filmstrip
projectors, videotapes, record players, and
cassette players
 Level- Have to have a level of repair
expertise
 Today- ADVD players are distributed
instead of film projectors and computer
projectors are used to stream videos

11. The Evolving of Technology
 2 Videos:
1. Technology in the 1980s
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
EYLJSmBQuOY
2.Kid’s of Today vs. 1980s
Technology
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

12. The Evolving of Technology
 Internet and digital resource-profound effect
 Prior to Internet and digital resources, books,
magazines, and encyclopedias were used
 Reader’s Guide and Periodical Guide were used
 Info-Trak (articles on microfiche) led to Bibliography
Reference Service or Dialog (used for online
searches)

13. The Evolving of Technology
 Internet and Electronic Resources:
 BRS and Dialog — Led to the Internet
 Nature of the net — Webpages can be
correct, biased, or incorrect
 Electronic Databases — Provide
information that is always correct
(general and specific)
 Specialized— College and elementary
students
 Periodical — 2,000+ (Magazine and
index)
 Participatory Database — Wikipedia

14. The Evolving of Technology
The following pictures are some
examples of technology:

15. Technological Points
 To maintain relevance, librarians have
to become leaders in technology.
 Give students the highest quality of
library services available.
 There is a broad scope of technology
in the school library.
 The days without technology are called
the bad old days.
 Descriptions were given for the
possibilities of technology.