This document discusses several emerging technologies being used or considered for use in libraries, particularly for engaging teen patrons, including e-readers, smartpens, and gesture-based computing. It notes some issues with e-readers like DRM restrictions but also libraries that are experimenting with lending them. It describes how smartpens can be used to record and share book reviews and notes. Finally, it discusses gesture-based computing envisioned in films and being developed now through technologies like Microsoft Kinect, with some systems possibly being widely available in the next few years.

1. Anna Kim LIS768 Weekend 3 Libraries, technology, & teens

2. E-Readers in the libraryThere are still some conflicting views about e-reader usage among teens. Some suggest younger readers are disinterested.

3. Others cite increasing sales in young adult literature.

4. Who’s right?Issues to considerDRM makes loaning books on multiple devices a tricky proposition.

5. Limits number of devices.

6. HarperCollins has set a limit of 26 uses per license. Considering the trouble, why bother with e-books and e-readers?

7. More school libraries are actually experimenting with lending e-readers to the students.Buffy Hamilton, the Unquiet Librarian, has one such program in the works.

8. If kids are used to e-readers at school, they will expect them in public libraries, as well.

9. Reading is an evolutionary process and we need to adapt.

10. If we want to create readers, give them the tools.

11. E-readers may help struggling readers.

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13. Text size

14. Text-to-speechYes, that’s Buffy Hamilton with her students.