The Technology Petting Zoo at MLA features a variety of gadgets of interest to you and your patrons . If you've never seen an iPhone, want to compare the Sony eBook to the Kindle, or are thinking about jumping on the podcasting bandwagon; come to the Zoo. If you're wondering about the devices your patrons may bring into your library to plug into your library computers, come to the Zoo. Check out these gadgets and more in a comfortable, non-threatening atmosphere. Get demos of Web 2.0 applications like del.icio.us, Flickr, Blogger, PBWiki, and more! Create an avatar, sign up for Twitter, and play a game on a DS handheld. Nothing bites or induces allergies - we promise! It's all happening at the Zoo! Handouts will be available online at http://mlaconference.pbworks.com/Petting+Zoo.
The Technology Petting Zoo will be open during Exhibit Hall Hours:
WEDNESDAY MAY 6: 12:45pm-4:30pm
THURSDAY MAY 7: 8:00am-12:00pm; 12:45-4:30pm
FRIDAY MAY 8: 8:00am-12:00pm; 12:45-4:30pm
Gadgets to pet:
- Apple iPhone
- Altec-Lansing iM7 iPod/MP3 docking station
- Amazon Kindle 2
- Apple iPod Touch 8 GB
- Flip video Ultra Series Camcorder
- Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
- Mac Book Pro
- Nintendo DS Lites
- Optoma MovieTime© DVD Player/Projector
- Polaroid PoGo Inkless Printer
- SanDisk Sansa e250R MP3 Player
- Sony eReader
- Tablet with digital pen
- Western Digital Portable Hard Drive
- Zoom H2-2 Track Digital SD Handy Recorder
- Zune
1 comment:
Beth, We are considering doing somehting similar here at Providence Public Library. Any tips? Also in general how did it go? Anything you learned not to do again for the petting zoo?
Thanks. Any insight would be helpful
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