St. Mark’s Libraries

Tech Talk

January 2008

2

Welcome

• Library technologies are changing!

• St. Mark’s Libraries are introducing new technologies, devices, and programs, with an eye to the future

• What’s new in the Library?

3

New!

• Library Databases

• LionLinks Wiki

• iPods

• Amazon Kindle

4

Library Databases

What’s new?

5

6

LionLinks Wiki

• Lion Links is the collaborative tool used by the St. Mark's librarians to better serve the St Mark's community. 

• Links to our online resources, including study guides, class projects, library materials, events, and much more.

• http://stmarksgreenlibrary.pbwiki.com/

7

8

iPods in the Library

iPod Nano and iPod Video for faculty and supervised use by students

• Audio – Podcasts on literature and educational series– Audiobooks, classics and bestsellers

• Video– Instructional screencasts on library web-

resources– Educational videos and vlogs (video weblogs)

9

10

Amazon Kindle

• The latest e-reader on the market• Wireless internet connection – Free!

– Wireless Amazon.com purchases– Free websites, including news– Access St. Mark’s Libraries pages and

catalog• Audiobooks• More!

11

12

The Future