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Mission 1833: Public libraries gain popularity

Cagayan State University shall produce globally -The first tax-supported public library in the
competent graduates through excellent instruction, United States opens in New Hampshire.
innovative and creative research, responsive public
service, and productive industry and community 1876: Library organization changes forever
engagement.
-The Dewey Decimal System is introduced,
Vision revolutionizing library organization.

CSU is a University with global stature in the arts, 1890: Children step foot in the library
culture, agriculture and fisheries, the sciences as well as
technological and professional fields. -The first children’s reading room opens at the
Brookline Public Library.
Core Values
1932: Checkouts go electric
Competence
- Critical Thinker - The Gaylord brothers invent an electric book-
- Creative Problem-Solver charging machine that registers a borrower’s ID
- Competitive Performer: Nationally, Regionally and number on a book card.
Globally
1940: High-tech distribution wows
Social Responsibility
- Sensitive to Ethical Demands - Libraries use pneumatic tubes and dumbwaiters
- Steward of the Environment for Future Generations to speed up book delivery.
- Social Justice and Economic Equity Advocate.
1970: Computerized cataloguing
Unifying Presence
- Uniting Theory and Practice - A system called MARC becomes the standard
- Uniting Strata of Society for almost 50 years.
- Unifying the Nation, the ASEAN Region and the world
- Uniting the University and the community. 1991: The first digital library

- Carnegie Mellon University introduces the

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY Mercury Electronic Library.
Library technology refers to the integration and use of
various digital tools, systems, and resources to enhance 1980: Libraries dabble in digitizing content
library operations, services, and user experiences.
- The Library of Congress begins pilot projects to
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY digitize its print and non-print collections.
Information technology (IT) refers to the use of
computers, networking, storage, and other physical Late 1990s: Library architecture evolves
devices, infrastructure, and processes to create, process,
store, secure, and exchange all forms of electronic data. - Public library design shifts towards open-
concept spaces, creating community gathering
The Evolution of Public Libraries to the 21st Century: An spots.
Illustrated Timeline
2000: RFID technology simplifies checkouts
600 BCE: The first library
- RFID technology enables self-checkout kiosks,
- Assyrian ruler Ashurbanipal establishes a library, making the checkout process more efficient.
storing 30,000 cuneiform tablets organized by
topic. Early 2000s: Libraries adopt digital newsstands
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- Digital newsstands like Press Reader offer Digital Preservation:

libraries a world’s worth of virtual content.
- Archiving: Technologies for digitizing and preserving
Late 2000s: Library catalogues go beyond books rare and fragile materials, ensuring long-term access and
preventing deterioration.
- Libraries provide computers on-site and allow - Data Management: Systems for organizing and
patrons to checkout laptops and smartphones. securely storing large volumes of digital content.

2010s-now: Building welcoming creator spaces Outreach and Engagement:

- More and more libraries offer maker studios, - Social Media Integration: IT facilitates communication
podcasting booths, video editing software, and and engagement with the community through social
related workshops and tutorials, encouraging media platforms.
creativity and digital literacy. - Online Events and Webinars: Libraries can host virtual
events, workshops, and webinars, expanding their reach
The Role of Information Technology in Libraries and impact.

Enhanced Access to Information: Resource Sharing and Networking:

- Digital Collections: IT enables the creation and
management of digital collections, making books, - Interlibrary Loan Systems: IT enables efficient
journals, and other resources accessible online. interlibrary loan processes, allowing libraries to share
- Remote Access: Patrons can access library resources resources and materials.
from anywhere, anytime through online portals and - Collaborative Platforms: Tools for networking and
digital libraries. collaboration among libraries, enhancing resource
availability and knowledge sharing.
Efficient Library Management:
Data Analysis and Decision Making:
- Integrated Library Systems (ILS): IT streamlines library
operations such as cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, - Analytics Tools: IT provides tools for collecting and
and user account management. analyzing data on user behavior, resource usage, and
- Automation: Routine tasks like check-outs, renewals, operational efficiency.
and inventory management are automated, reducing - Strategic Planning: Data-driven insights support
manual effort and errors. informed decision-making and strategic planning for
library development.
Improved User Experience:
Cybersecurity:
- Discovery Tools and OPACs: Advanced search tools and
online public access catalogs help users easily find and - Data Protection: Ensures the privacy and security of
access resources. patron information and library data through robust
- Personalized Services: IT allows for the customization cybersecurity measures.
of user interfaces and services based on individual - Compliance: Helps libraries adhere to legal and
preferences and usage patterns. regulatory requirements regarding data protection and
user privacy.
Enhanced Collaboration and Communication:
Information Storage and Retrieval: A Comprehensive
- Digital Repositories: Platforms for sharing and Overview
collaborating on academic and research materials.
- Virtual Reference Services: IT supports chat, email, and
video conferencing tools for virtual assistance and Information Storage and Retrieval:
reference services. - A systematic process of collecting and cataloging data
so that it can be located and displayed on request.
- Computers and data processing techniques have made
it possible to access high-speed and large amounts of
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information for government, commercial, and academic focused on supporting education, research, and general
purposes. information needs.
- It is a branch of computer or library science relating to - Archives: Institutions focused on the long-term
storage, locating, searching, and selecting, upon preservation of unique and original records and
demand, relevant data on a given subject. documents, typically of historical, legal, cultural, or
institutional significance.
Historical Overview of Information Storage Systems
2. Paper-Based Documents:
- Clay Tablets (c. 3000 BCE): The first known physical
medium for storing information was the clay tablet, used - Physical records created on paper using various
by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE. methods like writing, printing, or photocopying.
- They represent information in a tangible format, unlike
- Papyrus (c. 2500 BCE): Ancient Egyptians developed digital documents stored electronically.
papyrus, a material made from the pith of the papyrus
plant, to store written information. 3. Microfilm and Microfiche:

- Parchment and Vellum : As papyrus became scarce, - Methods of storing large amounts of information on a
parchment, made from animal skins, emerged. reduced scale, using photographic film.
- Widely used in libraries, archives, and businesses
- Paper (c. 105 CE): Invented in China by Cai Lun, paper before the widespread adoption of digital storage.
became a revolutionary medium for information storage.
- The Printing Press (c. 1440): Johannes Gutenberg’s 4. Magnetic Storage (Hard Drives, Tapes):
invention of the movable type printing press in the mid-
15th century dramatically increased the dissemination of - Two primary methods for data storage in libraries, each
information. with its own advantages and disadvantages, making
them suitable for different types of content and
- Photographic Film (1839): The invention of purposes.
photography provided a new way to store visual - Hard Drives: Used for active data storage, such as
information. digital collections, library catalogs, and administrative
records.
- Magnetic Tape (1928): Magnetic storage was - Tapes: Used for long-term archival storage of historical
introduced in the late 1920s, revolutionizing how audio materials, rare books, and other valuable collections.
and visual information was stored and retrieved.
5. Optical Storage (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray):
- Cloud Storage and Beyond (2000s-Present)
- Primarily used for audio and data storage.
Importance of Efficient Information Storage and - CDs: Relatively inexpensive, portable, and resistant to
Retrieval environmental factors, but have limited storage capacity
compared to other options.
- Knowledge Preservation: Ensuring that information is - DVDs: Offer higher storage capacity than CDs and are
preserved for future generations. commonly used for video and data storage. They are also
- Data Security: Protecting information from portable and resistant to environmental factors.
unauthorized access and corruption. - Blu-ray: Discs provide the highest storage capacity of
- Information Accessibility: Making information readily the three optical formats, making them ideal for high-
available to those who need it. definition video and large data sets. They are also
- Improved Productivity: Streamlining information access resistant to scratches and other damage.
and retrieval to enhance efficiency.
6. Cloud Storage:
Information Storage Systems
- A mode of computer data storage in which digital data
1. Libraries and Archives: is stored on servers in off-site locations.
- The servers are maintained by a third-party provider
- Libraries: Institutions that provide access to a wide who is responsible for hosting, managing, and securing
range of published materials for public use, typically data stored on its infrastructure.
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7. Solid State Drives (SSDs):

- A type of computer storage device that uses integrated

circuit assemblies to store data persistently.
- Unlike traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), which use
spinning disks and movable read/write heads, SSDs have
no moving parts.