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Katie Hahn's Information and Communication Technology Timeline

By L1ndyL1brar1an
  • It all began with print

    It all began with print

    My parents started reading to me as soon as I was home from the hospital. I am not sure what they read at first, but once I was old enough to express my opinion, I apparently favored Go, Dog! Go.
  • Started listening to books on cassette

    Started listening to books on cassette

    My mother bought and made books on tape for me to listen to during long car rides.
  • Started playing educational computer games on the family computer

    Started playing educational computer games on the family computer

  • Received my first Walkman

    Received my first Walkman

    My Walkman had AM/FM radio, so I listened to both cassettes and the local country music station.
  • Upgraded to a Discman

    Upgraded to a Discman

    I lost radio access, but didn't have to fast forward or rewind anymore!

  • Started using my mom's email account to correspond with an overseas friend

  • Started using AIM to chat with friends online

    Started using AIM to chat with friends online

  • Got my own email address

    Got my own email address

  • Got my own computer and monitor

    Got my own computer and monitor

    My parents bought me a Dell desktop computer with a giant CRT monitor for my freshman year at college.
  • Put entire CD collection into iTunes

    Put entire CD collection into iTunes

  • I got my first laptop

    I got my first laptop

    I couldn't haul my desktop to Berlin for a year of study-abroad, so my parents sold the Dell and got me a laptop.
  • Created a Facebook account

    Created a Facebook account

    I don't post much on Facebook, but it is a good way to keep in touch with my friends who are scattered around the world.
  • Got my first cell phone

    Got my first cell phone

    All the students in my study abroad program in Berlin were given cell phones.
  • Got an iPod Classic to hold all my music

    Got an iPod Classic to hold all my music

  • Created a Facebook Page for the Brimfield Public Library

    Created a Facebook Page for the Brimfield Public Library

    I primarily use the library's facebook page to advertise upcoming childen's programming, and I occasionally post pictures of children's projects.
  • Upgraded to an iPhone

    Upgraded to an iPhone

  • Created a Pinterest account to keep track of ideas for work

    Created a Pinterest account to keep track of ideas for work

    Many of my fellow Youth Services Librarians rave about Pinterest. I admit that it is a great way to keep track of fun books or craft projects that I stumble upon, but I am just not sucked into creating boards the way some of the people I know are. I really don't enjoy spending large amounts of time surfing the interent...
  • I transitioned from PC to Mac

    I transitioned from PC to Mac

    My husband has slowly been replacing the technology in our home with Apple products. First his phone, then mine. An iPad, a Mac for himself, Apple TV, a router that plays nicely with it all, and lastly a MacBook Pro for this grad student. I'm still not sure I like it.
  • Created a tumblr account for a class project

    Created a tumblr account for a class project

    If you're into blogging, this is a fun simple way to do it.
  • Created a Twitter account for the Brimfield Public Library

    Created a Twitter account for the Brimfield Public Library

    I am personally not a fan of Twitter; the character limit drives me nuts. However, the teens in Brimfield use Twitter, so I'm trying a new way to connect with them.
  • Tried TimeToast for the first time

    Tried TimeToast for the first time

    I have really enjoyed using this tool. I have not come up with a way to use it at the public library, but if I was a school librarian, I would definitely have my students making all sorts of timelines!