Internet and Media TechnologyA Perspective on the Culture and Libraries of Denmark
By Eric Saltz
Internet and Multimedia• How do Danish people use the Internet and various
types of multi-media?
• How does their society function in the 21st century with the use of these technologies?
• How do these technologies affect libraries as an institution?
• How do these technologies contend with the ever-increasing generational gap?
• How do all of these topics compare to our philosophies?
What is the Internet? An interconnected system of networks that connects computers around the world.
How do you define it? • Connection
• Access
• Freedom
• Life
What is Multimedia?The combined use of media, such as music, film, software, hardware, lightning, and Internet, as for education, entertainment, or service purposes.
• Examples:• Educational Training
• Video games
• Art
• Advertising
• Journalism
Influences on Culture• Information Literacy
• Knowledge Literacy vs. Technological Literacy
• Access and Navigation
Internet• Websites/Web searching
• Social Media
Multimedia• In what ways can multimedia help patrons in the
library?
• CPL Examples:• Music sections
• Interactive Areas
• Touchscreen Mixer
Generation Gaps• Web Formats
• Classes
Conclusion