• Module Assignments

    Assignment X: User Focused Innovation

    Hyperlinked Libraries call for a collaborative environment that is constantly innovative and forward-thinking regarding tools and ideas. Because of this focus, I chose to explore the technological advancements that impact libraries as explained in Brian Matthews’ article “The Unquiet Library Has High Schoolers Geeked” and Sasika Leferink’s piece titled “To Keep People Happy … Keep Some Books.” In Matthews’ article, he explains student reactions to the encouragement of using cell phones in their high school’s library (2010). By permitting the students to use their cell phones during a presentation as a class discussion tool, Creekview High School’s librarians encourage collaboration and community building while embracing the most recent technology. The…