The document discusses several topics related to the future of libraries and learning. It examines people's perceptions of libraries and their importance as community institutions that provide equal access to resources. It also explores potential futures for pathways to knowledge, public technology, learning spaces, and attention. Key areas discussed include libraries innovating as tech hubs and centers for digital literacy, the role of social networks and augmented reality in disseminating information, and experts guiding learners in an age of lifelong learning and knowledge economies.

1.  February 11, 2016

3. 1. What’s the future of pathways to
knowledge (reference expertise)?
2. What’s the future of public
technology and community
anchor institutions?
3. What’s the future of learning
“spaces”?

6. • People think libraries are important,
especially for communities
• People like and trust librarians
• People think libraries level of the playing
field for those without vast resources
• People think libraries provide services that
are hard to get elsewhere
• People believe libraries have rebranded
themselves as tech hubs

7. http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/03/13/library-engagement-typology/
Capstone: Library User (and Non-User) Typology

9. • How is it created? New scientific
method (and citizen scientists) …
Big data … Niches and argument
… Simulations and models
• What are its interfaces? New
displays … Networked data/info
… Gamified environments
• How is it disseminated? Social
networks and media … Flipped
schools

10. Q2: What is the future of
pathways to knowledge
(reference expertise)?

11. New:
Learning as a
process
We learn best
passively, by
listening and
watching
Old:
Learning as
transaction
We learn best
actively doing
and managing
our own
learning

12. Q3: What is the future of public
technology and community anchor
institutions?

13. February 11,
2016 13www.pewresearch.org
The clear public
mandate: Do
something for
education ….
Large majorities of
Americans see
libraries as part
of the
educational
ecosystem and as
resources for
promoting digital
and information
literacy.

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16. Q4: What is the future of
learning spaces?

17. New kinds of enrichment/entertainment are networked
and aimed at networked individuals
• Can be DIY and self-paced
• Can be experiential,
participatory
• Can be just-in time, real time
• Can draw on peers and their
networks
• Can be place-agnostic
• Can exploit augmented
reality
• Can have gaming
sensibilities
• Can exploit feedback and
analytics

18. Q5: What is the future of
attention?

19. STREAMS: USER SPENDS HER LUNCH BREAK DIPPING
INTO A VARIETY OF MEDIA “STREAMS”

20. How it works
• Motive – real-time awareness
• Content – headlines, new information, first
impressions matter most
• Demographics – under 30, tilts women
• Device – smartphone, tablet
• Engagement – glancing OR galvanized
• Influentials – brands
• ~ Mindshare – < 5% of media time

21. SNACKS: USER ACCESSES HER MOBILE DEVICE WHEN SHE
HAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF TIME TO KILL

22. People: Serve and Learn
– Tech experts
– Master teachers in age
of lifelong learning
– Visionaries for the
knowledge economy
and the jobs it
produces
– Experts in sense-
making, context, and
curation
– Monitors of algorithms

23. Be not
afraid