1. New roles for librarians IT planner Online chatperson Media assistant Studio engineer Special planner Promoter Sound Editor, Camera- man, Lighting Technician Radio journalist Web 2.0 –trainer

2. Online Chatperson Ask online chat service is open Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.

3. Technical solutions must suitable for every librarys own needs Different workstation types Supports for laptop usage Variable sources for listening to music Studio placement and sound insulation Stage placement and functionality Acoustical, speaker, and lighting systems IT Planner

4. Sound Editor, Lighting Technician Concerts, performances and panel discussions Exhibitions Multimedia displays PA-equipment Lighting system Online broadcasting

5. Studio Engineer Audio Editing Studio: Editing software Mixer Keyboard Drum pad DJ record player Courses for customers and staff as well

6. Promoter for concerts, exhibitions, etc. A vast number of different kinds of happenings

7. Concerts, lectures, panel discussions, writer/composer visits etc. are recorded Channels as webcasting, podcast, mp3, radio Sharing through own server or web 2.0 Cameraman, Media Assistant

8. Radio Journalist Library’s own programs Concerts, lectures, etc Special projects

9. Example: Voice of youth Young adults interview City’s decision makers such as council members

10. meetingpoint@lasipalatsi Guidance for electronic services and communication Governed by Helsinki City Library Finnish Governments Information Society Programme The Ministry of Education City of Helsinki Glass Palace Media Centre

11. Special Planners Thematic weeks in co-operation with public and private sectors Demonstrations of new virtual services

12. Studio Engineer Video editing@meetingpoint Editing software 3D animation software Recording software DV recorder S-VHS recorder

13. Publishing aid@meetingpoint Publishing courses for customers, associations and organizations Web 2.0 trainer, Media assistant

14. Laptopdoctor@meetingpoint

15. New tasks of staff Everyone capable of basic duties Everyone need not be an expert at everything Special capabilities exploited, staff trains one another work = hobby Staff’s skills

16. The answer is yes! New kind of public librarians need new kind of public libraries New kind of public libraries need new kind of public librarians The future is here – Thank You for listening!