Information access has shifted. Recent studies report observations and recommendations about information use by younger generations. The highest criteria on the their list of needs when seeking information was ease of use. They also expect customization and are technology veterans who use new communications. Trends in changing services to meet these needs include creating online interactive group spaces, support for remote usage, wireless networks, portals that combine catalogs, e-journals, reference materials, etc. Users would appreciate integrating library information and more multimedia resources into popular search engines and incorporating “open” web resources into catalogs. Gaming as a mechanism for promoting libraries and teaching information literacy is another trend, representing services and … Continue reading Ohio Library Council