DEVELOPING LIBRARY PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AND CHILDREN AWARENESS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

A library is always an interesting place to visit. Many things can be done in the library. With the rapid development of information technology, the roles of a librarian have now expanded — from library education to IT instruction, from browsing along the shelves to digital access tutorial. The roles will continue expanding along with the development of IT. Along with the development of science and technology, libraries need to ensure that people — especially children and youth — are aware of the development. Therefore, libraries should have programs in making children and youth get knowledge. The programs may vary from inviting experts in science and technology; exhibiting new invention and technological products; science and technology contests in the library, etc. it should be noted as well that librarians need to show or remind people of the inventions in science and technology in the past. Keywords: children, library, computer, IT.