Overview

Shows how to reintroduce old technology to create new and exciting programming and collections for your library. Let’s face it, new physical media is disappearing, and digital reigns. New film, music, and video game releases will eventually be digital-only. To move forward, libraries need to look backward. Old technology offers an exciting and diverse landscape for programs and lending collections. There are more retro video games available than anyone could play. Many films only exist on VHS. Music CDs, cassettes, vinyl, and 8-tracks offer B-sides and songs that don’t appear on streaming music platforms. Retro computers provide access to games and software that will not run on modern computers. DVDs and Blu-ray discs will even be considered retro media. The future for libraries is in preserving and providing access to the past. In this fun, concise handbook, Christopher Kincaid tackles the appeal and challenges these vintage media pose for circulation. He offers programming ideas to introduce and rekindle interest in old technology and provides lists and suggestions to help you get started building your vintage technology collections. When word gets out about your new (old) library collection, you never know who might stop by!

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Be Kind, Rewind! takes us back to the vintage entertainment technology of yesteryear, and I say, ""welcome back""! This book is an easy-to-understand guide to collecting retro vintage technology, showing how it can augment libraries and communities by reintroducing entertainment that does not go out of style and brings enjoyment and history to families and friends alike. * Robert Chilensky, professor of political science and nostalgic enthusiast of vintage entertainment * Christopher Kincaid's book is the perfect guide for any librarian looking to get patrons excited about retro technology. Drawing on his own hands-on experience, he goes way beyond a typical history lesson. Instead, he shows you exactly how devices like VCRs, CRT TVs, and classic gaming systems can be used for fun and engaging library programs. What really sets this book apart is the focus on the practical, ""nitty-gritty"" details. The book gives readers crucial advice on everything from finding the right equipment to keeping it in great working condition. * Jay Miley, Customer Service & Library System Manger, SEO Library Consortium, USA *

Be Kind; Rewind! takes us back to the vintage entertainment technology of yesteryear, and I say, ""welcome back""! This book is an easy-to-understand guide to collecting retro vintage technology, showing how it can augment libraries and communities by reintroducing entertainment that does not go out of style and brings enjoyment and history to families and friends alike. * Robert Chilensky, professor of political science and nostalgic enthusiast of vintage entertainment * Christopher Kincaid's book is the perfect guide for any librarian looking to get patrons excited about retro technology. Drawing on his own hands-on experience, he goes way beyond a typical history lesson. Instead, he shows you exactly how devices like VCRs, CRT TVs, and classic gaming systems can be used for fun and engaging library programs. What really sets this book apart is the focus on the practical, ""nitty-gritty"" details. The book gives readers crucial advice on everything from finding the right equipment to keeping it in great working condition. * Jay Miley, Customer Service & Library System Manger, SEO Library Consortium, USA *

Author Information

Christopher Kincaid has worked in public service, from retail to librarianship, for over 25 years.

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