Travis Burnham, 17, works in the new "Create! Media Lab" at the Auburn Public Library on Thursday. Available for APL and Lewiston Public Library cardholders, the digital media center contains three Mac computers that are equipped with software and accessories such as a keyboard, flatbed scanners, microphones, studio lights, a video and a still camera. Located on the second floor, the lab is designed to hold up to six individuals and will be available to those of high school age or older. Each Mac can be reserved in two-hour block sessions, media lab specialist Donna Wallace said. The library will host workshops where area professionals will teach participants how to use the software and equipment, Wallace said. Burnham, a junior at Edward Little High School, has volunteered 247 hours at the library since the seventh grade. "It's like my second home," he said.
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This is very excellent to see
This is very excellent to see happening for several reasons, for people like Travis this an excellent way to contribute to his community and have access to technology that a decade ago was not possible. In a larger context, it shows our public libraries are up to date with the evolution of information technology and active in shaping what our libraries of the future might be. Personally I think this access to technology and assistance with its use both in consumption of information and creation, is critical in a democracy. Particularly so in a democracy where there are issues with technology haves and have nots, Auburn and Lewiston, like Maine and the nation can not ignore how flat the world and our success rests on giving everyone access to the information and tools necessary to innovate in the 21st century. Well done APL!
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