The Skokie Public Library seems to really be catering to the
needs of their users as their About Us page on their website states "we
help you discover and learn new things, enrich your life, and exchange ideas
with our materials, technologies, and experiences" ("About Us," n.d.). I like that
their message is personal and grabs at you with key terminology that makes you
want to purposefully step into their library to see what they have awaiting for you inside. Their Digital Media Lab is just as impressive. It boasts
three different age levels to which users can identify with as they let their
imaginations run wild with creativity. The
first age level is for adults with a second level for high school users; the
last age level is dedicated to their youth.
Equipped with four Apple computers with an array of different software
to choose from, the Adult Digital Media Lab is really prepared for the user who
has a keen sense of digital productivity.
It has the usual lab essentials such as microphones with stands, headsets,
and multimedia speakers, but what I found to be really cool is their musical
collection that would surely be inspiring to a budding artist. They have
for use a USB turntable, an electric drum set, and an electric guitar that can
all be connected to the computer where further editing can take place. Basically, anyone could drop in, write a
song, perform the song, and mix it with other sound recordings and they’d have
a full-fledged rock-star single on their hands!
To see how one of their patrons has made tremendous use out of their DML
technologies, check out the video out below.
References
About Us. (n.d.). In Skokie Public Library. Retrieved October 21, 2015, from https://skokielibrary.info/about/
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