Presentation held at Internet Librarian International (London) 2012

1.
The library as facilitator of media content creation
Ann Östman – Library Consultant, County Library Gävleborg Uppsala
E-­‐mail: ann.ostman@lg.se
Twitter: annostman
Hanna Krantz – Film Consultant, County Culture Gävleborg
E-­‐mail: hanna.krantz@lg.se
Twitter: hannakrantz

2. Background
An outspoken need for strengthening /updating
the technical skills among library staff

3. Key messages
Library patrons turn to library staff for practical support in technical matters
Continuous technical training is of crucial importance for staff to stay relevant
Staff should also develop skills in how to use these devices for creating
content
An inspiring example has to be created
The question of digital participation

4. Goals
Upgrade skills about new media/new technology among library staff
Implement the idea of digital media labs at the libraries
Make libraries important nodes
Make staff aware off the possibilities in modern digital cinema

5. So what are we doing?

6. Prerequisites
Mobile and flexible equipment
Wi-­‐fi makes it possible for participants in workshops to bring
their own PC Tablet, smartphone etc.
Focus on iPads

7. Purposes
A meny of tools and equipment to be used freely
A space for inspiring workshops
A resource of equipment
To strenghten our own digital skills
A platform for other consultants

8. Marketing the concept
Enroll co-­‐workers (consultants, library staff)
Library managers
Connect to ongoing educational projects

9. Digital infrastructure
Digital cinema
Media labs
New meeting points

10. New strategies
Media Literacy
Cross-­‐media
Audience engagement
Cooperation

11. Conclusion
-­‐ To stay relevant we need to reboot!
Thank you!
Ann Östman – Library Consultant, County Library Gävleborg Uppsala
E-­‐mail: ann.ostman@lg.se Twitter: annostman
Hanna Krantz – Film Consultant, County Culture Gävleborg
E-­‐mail: hanna.krantz@lg.se Twitter: hannakrantz