With each new development of technology, the old becomes obsolete the same can be said for books. With the invention of eBooks, bookstores and libraries are becoming things of the past. After reading the articles I can get a better sense of why print books are becoming more and more out dated, which to me is sad. I love books the idea of reading a new book is so exiting it’s like a new adventure and then when you find out the book you love is a series it’s this whole new excitement because the adventure never ends. I love the feel of a book new or old in my hand, but with the invention of eBooks and audio books it becomes more convenient to read and listen to books everywhere you go. It has been a lifelong dream for me to own a library with one of every book that dream is slowly becoming a reality with ebooks.
Feb 19
The Loss of Newspapers, Books, and Magazines
Print media is losing ground to electronic media because of its lack of ability to be as fresh/relevant in various elements including but not limited to; the content it provides as well as how they deliver that content to their readers. Electronic media’s major advantage over print media is the breaking down of the boundaries and limitations that exist within print media. The articles in this week’s reading: Libraries “Have Had Their Day” and The End of Books speak on the issue and highlight different aspects of both types of media. While print media does have some benefits, they are overshadowed by the disadvantages it presents when compared to electronic media. Electronic media’s superiority over printed media is clearly evident and is continuing to grow, especially in this fast tracked technological era that our society is currently living in.
A media’s most important value is their content; the information and news that they are providing to their readers. This is arguably what makes or breaks the reputation of a media outlet; with that being said printed media is at a huge disadvantage because of its limited content distribution. A printed media outlet can only give you access to a limited amount of information at a given time as opposed to electronic media where the information is constantly flowing and being updated by the second. In addition, electronic media outlets allow for interactions and the manipulation of information/news to be possible between the public’s. In the article The End of Books, the author speak on the content that is available on electronic media outlets; specifically “Hypertext”. The content on Hypertext as well as other electronic media outlets break the typical mold that printed narratives follow and allow for a much looser, unstructured expectations of what literature should be. Electronic media opens the door for content of all types to have a platform of their own, along with allowing readers and writers to have a broader range of topics to choose from when it comes to their literature.
How media outlets present their pieces of information is arguably just as important as the content they’re displaying. Printed media is traditional when it comes to their delivery system; publishing physical copies of their work and placing them on newsstands. This method has been around for some time now, but it is obviously coming second to the delivery strategies of electronic media. While this method does give consumers the satisfaction of physically owning a piece of literature as well as benefit publishers, book stores, and authors financially it doesn’t do much justice in promoting their work in today’s society. For example, in the article Libraries “Have Had Their Day” libraries are considered irrelevant by the author. In an era where any single piece of information can be accessed online easily through your computer or mobile device; the relevancy of libraries is at an all time low, arguably. In the other hand, electronic media outlets are pros at delivering their news whether it is by search engines, promotion on social media sites, personalized new sources, etc. The delivery system of electronic media is to make their new sources easily accessible and as relevant as possible to their prospective readers.
Printed media is fighting an inevitable defeat when competing with electronic media. The limitations that exist within printed media are the very thing that is causing its irrelevancy when compared to electronic media. Electronic media is a limitless concept that allows individuals to freely access, manipulate information and interact with one another, including the publisher themselves.
Feb 19
Print vs Electronic Media
Rayshawn Parrilla
Over the years, new technology has progressed rapidly across the globe. We live in a modern age that revolves around electronics, computers and the internet. As we know the world is defined by information. Print media including books, magazines and newspapers are considerable values to the public many rely on as source for current events, entertainment, sports etc. Although print is considered as an affordable form of media in comparison to electronics, the amount of people who uses print publications is beginning to die out. The content in the digital world is increasing and electronic media has become the primary source familiar to the general public.
The concept of holding a book in your hands or flipping pages is considered old fashion to our generation. Despite many people argue the physical feel of a book or newspaper is real, it does not add up to the impact of new technology. In the real world, the article “The End of Books,” describes as cellular phones, computer networks and hyperspace,” many people are becoming computer savvy as well as tuned in with social media. People now intend to depend on social networks including face book, YouTube and twitter as a credible source for information. In addition, our younger generation would faster turn to their social networks for current news rather than a newspaper. It is easily accessible and more convenient to their standards. These social networks also consume a broader range of data that will fulfill different types of information needs. As electronic media expands our reach for quickly and instantly, allows us to access breaking news as it is currently taking place. Unlike print, it has a limited amount of information and does not update within minutes.
While many started off with print media, as technology expands they are more likely to cross over to electronic media. The use of books, magazines and newspapers are shrinking. It is evident, print media is struggling to remain relevant. According to the article “The End of Books,” “Hypertext is the next major shift in technology information after the development of books.” Within a few years, electronic media will over shadow print media due to its national and international appeal.
Feb 19
Print Media
After reading “Have Libraries had their day” I can genuinely say I gained a better understanding of Terry Deary views. I never really considered how Authors lose a big portion of their sells due to libraries offering readers free access to books. Terry Deary made it very clear, he is not attacking libraries but in fact the ‘concept behind libraries. His points were valid, he spoke of how often people purchase movie tickets, in others words if people were not given the option to borrow books they would surly purchase books to read. He also compared books to movies stating both are for “entertainment” and readers should pay to be entertained. Terry Deary also gave a very interesting analogy of how the car industry would “collapse” if consumers could go to “car library” to borrow Porsches for free. Further driving his point that Authors, Booksellers, and Publishers are losing major revenues due to library borrowing policies. What I found most shocking in this article is few Authors actually shared or even supported Terry Deary’s point of views. Authors such as Alan Gibbons who is a key figure in the “Save Libraries” campaign explains how his peers nor himself supports Terry Deary opinions or views and in fact they feel “utterly betrayed” by Terry Deary’s statements. In reading this article I was forced to reminisce on my younger days, I have so many great memories of times I spent in public libraries as a child. I remember going after school to the public library and sitting on the floor for hours reading so many different books by countless Authors. The best feeling was when I received my first library card, I felt like a grown up every time I would go to the checkout counter. Many of the amazing Authors I was exposed to as a child I would not had the opportunity to experience if my mom was required to purchase books for me as a child. Growing up in a single parent home like many of my peers, it was difficult for our parents to buy groceries much less purchasing books for our “entertainment” like Terry Deary called it. Libraries provides many great resources to the communities they service. Public libraries are filled with a wide range of reading selections to choose from, it is a place where readers of all ages can go to gain knowledge of any and everything from history to exploring their personal hobbies. After reading this article I can agree that both parties have legitimate arguments, however I strongly support Alan Gibbons “Save The Libraries” campaign because when I look back at my childhood, honestly I cannot image my life if I did not have access to knowledge aka the public libraries.
Feb 18
print media is LOSING
Print media is losing to electronic media in both content and delivery systems.
Print media is losing and will lose to electronic media in content because information becomes old as soon as it’s printed. Once media is printed it cannot be changed or updated. The information provided in print will eventually become obsolete or out dated or useless. Media needs to change at the same speed as the news. Updating information is important for research, public safety and general information. If a city’s water system was contaminated, people would need to be notified and updates on when it would be safe to use would need to be given.
Print media is losing to electronic media in delivery because electronic media can change in real time and user can interact with the media and other users. When there is a disaster electronic media can keep you updated with the latest information. For example, if there is an accident on the highway, electronic media can tell you to stay away from the area. Electronic media allow users to hold discussions with other users and the authors of the media. Users can post updated information of active news.
I agree with, author, Terry Deary when he argues Libraries “have been around too long” and “no longer relevant.” Libraries came into fruition to give poor or impoverished communities access to literature. 150 years later, most communities have access to the Internet. The concept of barrowing books has been taken over by websites like Amazon and others.
I believe we could keep libraries if change the way they’re used. Libraries should be a place to use the Internet, hold afterschool programs, trainings, and take exams. When I was younger, I would go to the library to receive help with my homework and after school snacks. It’s impossible for libraries to carry every book and books take up a lot of space, why not create a data base of books exclusively for libraries.
Feb 18
Loss of Books
Ultimately, libraries should be seen as a vital contributor to accessible and free education to all. For years libraries have been a safe haven for those who unfortunately don’t have a suitable setting to study or who are unable to afford books or computers that will help them greatly with their studies. In low income communities, libraries have played a huge role in unifying and providing social services for those who are in need of such. According to the article “Libraries have had their day”, libraries have been acclaimed to be stealing from authors by providing free services; it’s understandable to view such a sentiment in that manner.
In regard to the article “The end of books”, I feel that as long as people are diligently reading and engaging in the books content, we shouldn’t pay mind to the change of it’s medium. Hyperspace, although at times may appear distracting (it can be) does provide the reader with a vast array of outlooks that a unilateral book wouldn’t necessarily provide.
Feb 18
Loss Of Books
In the Loss of Books reading, I kind of got lost with all of the hypertext talk and the work shops and the way my A.D.D. is set up once I got back into the reading and is talked about; “Thus one day we might find a man and woman encountering each other in the hotel bar, working up some kind of sexual liaison, only to return a few days later and discover that one or both had sex changes” :End of Books by Robert Cooper. I’m thinking to myself “Where the hell are we going with this?” Ok…simple and sweet, the loss off books are a result of the new advances in technology that has been going on in society. It took me a while to fathom that a preacher would use a tablet to read from the Bible but at the end of the day does it really matter if the words come from a printer in Milwaukee or did he just download the Bible onto his tablet that conveys the same message. One reason that I believe people do not use books anymore is because of space, why would I have books all over the place like a hoarder when I could store them in a small device?
When it comes to the reading “Have Libraries had their Day” I feel they are no longer necessary as they were back in the day. The only time I go to the library is maybe to study and if I need to make copies, I do not even look at the book shelves anymore. As a matter of fact I can only tell you about the tables and the computers in Lehman’s library. To me libraries are novelties. I do agree with the author when he wrote about educational text books being free but how other types of books written should be sold and not just at a flat rate of profit for the author.I could sympathize with the writer because number 1 he broke it down to me in terms of $$$ when it comes to what an author makes by submitting his book to the library vice having it on book shelves. Even though I don’t know the full break down of what the rest of his associates (authors) get in perks or whatever on the back end, he might just be a visionary and he wants the rest of the authors out there to get out of their comfort zone and go after that MONEY!!!!!
Feb 18
The Loss of Books, Newspapers & Magazines
The reading about libraries humbled me and made me thankful that we do have libraries and public schools. Knowledge and education are tools that we use to get ahead, and it is hard to do this if you don’t have access to books and public school. I disagree that libraries have had their day, because without libraries people have to pay for books and this isn’t fair to be people who can’t afford them. In the article is said, “Literature has been something elite, but it is not any more”. This is a perfect example of elitism and classism, because it is putting people who can’t afford books at a disadvantage. Libraries are also where people go to use computers and print because they can’t afford a computer or printer. I could see how taking libraries out of rich neighborhoods is something to talk about, but they should not be taken out of poorer neighborhoods.
I think hypertext could definitely be the new way books are written, where the author can “link” you to information that is relevant to what you are reading. It is just going to be something that has to be perfected over time. This idea kind of reminds me of the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, where there are many options to how the book is going to end. Also, I think that physical newspapers and magazines will be lost faster than physical books because I feel people are more sentimental about physical books than they are about magazines or newspapers.
Feb 17
Loss of Books
The author Terry Deary in his article captioned “Libraries ‘have had their day’, says Horrible Histories Author” pointed out several reasons why libraries are becoming less of importance as far as the use of the internet is concern.
The emergence of the internet in our world today has made things virtually less of a hassle. People share and exchange information world wide so easily. This evolution in my candid opinion has really affected libraries and the sale or purchase of books. Everything is virtually being made digital (Tablets, Kindle, smart phones, laptops or computers etc). For example, eBooks are on high purchase rather than the print. People need not to visit libraries to have a quiet time studies, it can be done everywhere or anywhere. You can access almost everything online. My concern is how do authors and publishers get their reward in terms of monetary. Terry Deary also suggested a fantastic point with regards to this same question. Authors should get their reward through leasing or hiring of their books. But the issue is that, renting of books today is in abyss; authors are not really profiting from their books.
Robert Coover also in his piece captioned, “The End of Books” buttresses a point on Terry Deary’s submission on how books are gradually fading out. Robert Coover talks about Hypertext; a software system connecting various topics or graphics on the screen by just a click. As mentioned earlier, various electronic devices are connected to the internet which makes it very easy to access any information online. You rarely see people today flipping pages of books on the trains, restaurants, parks etc. Even staunch Christians who believe in holding the Bible physically for prayers are digressing from this traditional way of worship. The use of electronic devices in churches is in proliferation; they access their Bible references on the tablet. Some churches with sophisticated equipment uses projectors for services by just displaying Bible quotations on the screen for its members. There is no need to carry the Holy Book along to church any more.
Thus far the world has brought us. I foresee, it wouldn’t be too long, books will be considered a history which in my opinion, it will be environmental friendly. The chopping down of trees will be limited to our own advantage as people and human kind.
Feb 17
The Loss of Books, Newspapers & Magazines
In the first reading Libraries ‘have had their day’, says Horrible Histories author Terry Deary speaks on how Libraries are no longer relevant and not the main source for people to get their books. People have improved their ways of getting their readings, it’s very rare to hear one of your friends say “let’s go to the library and read this book.” Chances are that your friends will mostly get that book from the internet and not at the library. Terry Deary makes a great point when he says that the authors should benefit from people renting out their books. I feel us as students when we use or used the library we never really thought of it like that. Authors should have more of a profit to look forward to. Deary states “
In the second reading “The End of Books” talks on the new existence of hypertext, which is what lets us access our ebooks on our laptops, kindles, iPads. Every time a new generation is born they are slowly being introduced to new electronic way of books. I will find it very hard that they’ll start with physical books like my generation did. Technology is eventually going to take over the world, and is slowly replacing books with ebooks. Hypertext just has much more to offer than a physical book.
Print media is losing ground to electronic media in both content and delivery systems because hypertext just has much more to offer than a physical book. Although, a physical book lover may not agree with me but I feel as if they have lost a lot of value now that technology has upgraded.Technology is just the new thing that is in now and people may not feel the same with books like before, they may feel as if they have upgraded with the new technology we now have today.