Internet and Media Technology A 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