Technologies course

[U5359@WVNVM.WVNET.EDU]

Greetings from West Virginia!

I am a new college librarian creating a class entitled "Technologies and the
Library" as a part of a library science minor for future library media specia-
lists. I am asking for your suggestions concerning what "technologies" should
be included. For example, of the "older" technologies, is it still useful to
know how to operate a filmstrip or slide or 16mm projector? Considering the new
technologies, would it be wise to present an overview of what is out there and
to provide as much "hands-on" as possible? Can one assume that most of the
school libraries out there use some type of "new technology" and what that
might be?

Since I have never been a library media specialist, I am not sure what tech-
nologies to concentrate on or how to advise the students about what to expect
upon graduation.

LM_NET is a *wonderful* reference tool and I have learned many things so far.
If you would like to respond to this quesry, my address is U5359@WVNVM.WVNET.
EDU or U5359@WVNVM.BITNET.

Thank you, in advance for taking the time to respond. I will also pass along
any words of wisdom you might have for the next generation!

Nancy Sloan
Fairmont State College Library
Fairmont, WV 26554