It has been assumed that libraries will become obsolete as
the technology world grows larger and in more demand by the public. I believe this is a gross assessment due to
how libraries have embraced technology in so many areas within its four
walls. One such area that is gaining
popularity is that of digital media labs (a.k.a. digital centers or digital studios). Amanda L. Goodman, author of a report on
digital media lab use, states this type of technological installment in
libraries as “a gathering of equipment that allows original digital content to
be created or analog content to be converted to digital formats” (2014, p. 5). Simply put, this is a special area in a
library solely committed to help people create digital content in such modes as
audio, video, or any other type of digital format. Can you imagine all of the untapped artists
coming to a public establishment to create some of the world’s most amazing
pieces that anyone has ever seen? I
certainly can and that is why libraries are jumping on this type of technology
to bring learners and creators of all ages to one central location: the digital
media lab in the library!
References
Goodman, A. L. (2014). Chapter 1: The library context for
digital media labs. Library Technology Reports, 50(6), 5-15.
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