Although not all agree, the trend toward removing print media from the library can be seen as refocusing public school library resources on 21st century learning. The debate over eBooks in particular has been very divisive. Traditionally the library has been a quiet place to read and research mostly from print materials. Most libraries have even incorporated a cluster or two of computers so that patrons can access the Internet or search databases, but the perception and reality of most libraries is that they are filled with shelves and shelves of print materials.
Library media centers all over America are being tasked with making an important decision: how much of their print collection should be weeded out and replaced with eBook technology? The books are suddenly more accessible; hundreds of options can be stored on slim devices that can be tucked into a back-pack, even a back-pocket. The new technology is certainly motivating and fascinates the school-age population, which does not remember a time when the Internet was not available.
This break from the traditional school library is not without concern. Although people may percive many cost savings, purchases and the maintenance of technology is very expensive. Many people do not enjoy reading on a screen and children can be distracted easily. New systems and strategies must be put into place to train school librarians and teachers on how to best utilize the new 21st century library media center. Although these are legitimate concerns, technology has changed society aand it is the obligation of the american public school library to reflect these changes.
eBook technology is not easily defined. It has been described by Gall in his article “Dispelling Five Myths” as ...
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...ts’ work, but all felt strongly that use of ELR had definitely improved the students’ learning experiences” (626).
In conclusion, electronic technology is a permanent change to the modern school library, along with the inventive creative possibilities of their applications. eBooks and access to them are necessary learning tools which must be provided in our schools for our students to use in this global technological world. Our schools and information centered libraries must be able to accommodate these changes and continue to keep in step with these innovations. We must discard the tendency to resist change and open our minds to the advances and the positive results they will bring about. “In three years out, nobody is going to think this is controversial at all. They’ll be surprised to hear that it was.” James Tracy headmaster at Cushing Academy (Weinstock 5).
This source considers the issue of converting to digital books, specifically as it pertains to the effect that this change would have on the global environment. Although the research does recognize that there are disadvantages to not having a physical copy of a book and to abandoning certain platforms that do not transfer well to a digital form, overall, these researchers conclude that publishers should move towards digital products not only for the sake of cheaper long-run costs, but also for the good that going paperless can do for the environment. By displaying a series of graphs, as well as including multiple data sets, the text explains how e-books compare with printed texts; then, analysis of these facts is also included to show the reader the authors’ point.
Darnton, Robert. "The Library in the New Age." NYBooks.com. The New York Review of Books, June 12, 2008. Web. 6 March 2012.
In addition, textbooks are heavy to carry around and it takes longer to find a page. Likewise with digital textbooks they are compatible with tablets, smartphones, and laptops; it’s much easier to carry around and affordable price. However, some people may argue that digital textbooks can be a distraction for people because they would not bother read anymore. The author and poet Dana Gioia argues that electronics alternatives may be a bad influence that will lead society to not read anymore. Gioia complicates matters further when she writes, “While no single activity is responsible for the decline in reading, the cumulative presence and availability of electronic alternatives increasingly have drawn Americans away from reading” (161). I think Gioia is mistaken because she overlooks on electronics being a bad influence; but doesn’t see the benefits of electronics. To demonstrate, most of my textbooks are digital, which I can easily carry my tablet around where ever I go. Also, I save more money on digital textbooks and are simple to annotated the text. Journalist Ellen Lee interview a student from Liberty University, and he states that he prefers digital textbooks because he can tap his iPad, opens the digital copy and quickly open the page. Nevertheless, he also like digital textbooks because it has a feature that allows to highlight and mark the
The history of the e-book spans a longer period than many people would realise. Most people would assume that the internet came before the e-book. However, this is not the case. The first ever e-book was the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It was typed up by the founder of Project Gutenberg, Michael S Hart, in 1971 whereas the internet was not created until 1974. Even then, it was not the internet we know today. In order to chronicle a history of e-books up to the present day the following issues must be addressed. What were the initial forms of e-books like; what kind of formats are used in electronic publishing; what sorts of devices are used to read electronically; what is digital rights management, and how does it apply to the e-book; and what impact has the e-book had on the way books are price and on publishing business models.
Now it seems like as if people do not even know how many or how far a library is. “We used to go the library whenever we were curious about something”, he says, “but now, you can just computer things.” He also emphasizes that it’s good to have resources nearby you, and learn from them, but he also feels like people are getting dumber because of the computer. The Internet really surprises him the most. Along with that, sometimes he wonders why people are accepting the computer as
Though many of the people around us enjoy the luxury of having access to libraries and books everyday, that is not the case for the vast majority of people around the world.
Today the role of libraries, archives and professional librarians is changing worldwide. Public libraries play the most important role worldwide in helping to bridge the information gap by providing free access to information and communication technologies, particularly the Internet and creating the intention of providing free public access to reading material, with the goal of educational enlightenment and the better welfare of the people.
This project examines the pros and cons of E-books and print books and whether or not one is better than the other, or the other way around, which includes many topics of which is better for education or free reading. The point is not trying to prove that one should be gotten rid of, but for the point of which has been proven to be more effective in such areas. Over the course of this paper, I will discuss multiple pros and cons of print books vs. E-books, and while I take the side of print books, one should make their own decision on the topic.
Every one of use will be affected in some way if we do not think of a way to incorporate reading in our lives. People should not presume that reading is being done by a fewer amount of people just because there has been less evidence of increased use of printed books compared to the more updated kind, the e-books. Even though there has been an increase in readers compared to the past, we should, at all times, keep caution and prevent the percentage from going down. We must constantly promote and publicize the importance of reading using technology at our sides, instead of fearing it for getting the attention of the readers of today compared to old-fashioned printed books.
...nding a book alone in a library greatly exceeds the time used in researching topics on the internet. The fact of the matter is that through modern devices such as smart phones and other smart devices, people are turning away from the use of books in research. With the drastic incline of people using internet over book research, libraries are becoming a thing of the past. Internet cafes are the modern version of a library.
First, it is essential to note that there some qualities that are offered by printed books are impossible to get in e-books. They come with a certain smell and sense of ownership, which is unique. It is true that they cannot compete with the mighty e-books in terms of sales...
Getting educated is one of the most important things in life when it comes to getting a good future. By developing good knowledge of schooling, it helps establish and maintain new information as needed throughout the real world. As books are one the essential tools in learning, eBooks are being used in a everyday lifestyle. Traveling to get away places from city life, helps give reading a comforting feel. Students that use print books are eventually going to use ebooks in the future. By educating students with ebooks, it is more efficient than carrying textbooks; ebooks is more convenient and reliable to read, write and store notes. Print books are being replaced by eBooks, it helps on keeping files together and it makes notes
The Library Commons at Olathe Northwest is a natural extension of the secondary library’s traditional mission in a digital world. My library offers a wide range of elements to foster student learning in new and creative ways. My goal is that this space fits the need of every student. Students who need to complete an assigned task that calls for collaboration can meet in the library and plan, discuss and complete their assignment. At the same time other students can be searching for a great book or looking online for sports scores or prom dresses. The forty computers in the library offer access for any student who walks in the door. And just in case more computers are needed, a wireless laptop can be called into service.
However, iIn spite of the current pre-eminence of e-books, it may be argued that they are not likely to replace print books anytime soon or possibly at all. Both formats have their advantages and drawbacks, which makes for one of them difficult to replace the other. Moreover, they serve differents needs and purposes. E-books are famous for their portability. Hundreds of e-books can be stored on a single device. Thus e-books don’t take shelving space and are convenient to take on travel, while even a few paper books are bulky and quite heavy to carry around. Numerous e-books are in open access, while paper books are not routinely available free of charge. E-books may be acquired and accessed immediately online, a feature I enjoy especially and treasure most: many a time I was able to buy and read an e-book at home within minutes of learning of its existence. Needless to say, e-books are considerably easier to cite and quote than print books, since the copy-paste feature spares us the trouble of retyping the quoted text. Another important advantage of digital books is their specialized software, which makes reading much easier: search and reference tools, changeable font size and day/night mode, dictionaries. Last but not least, e-books conserv...
Throughout history technology has been the driving force of change. From movable type, to television, to the Internet, technology has been embraced and incorporated into our daily lives. Within the constructs of civilized society, the vast rewards of technological innovations have far outweighed the negatives. The digital revolution has altered conceptions of time and distance. It has created a wealth of information that is available at the stroke of a key. Not since the invention of the printing press has the distribution and consumption of information been so democratized. The rapidly changing technological landscape has put students and teachers in the cross-hairs. Can students be positively impacted by this digital revolution? Has the wave of technology that has swept through in recent years improved teaching and learning in the classroom? Utilizing various research tools such as Boise State University's Albertsons Library database, Google Scholar, and other online tools to access peer-reviewed journals, this paper will demonstrate that technology in the classroom results in increased student performance. great intro, Evan. -Barbara Schroeder 5/6/10 7:51 AM