VIRTUAL reality headsets, a green screen and 3D printing are all services found at the Millicent Library as the institution adapts to the 21st century while still keeping its core audience of book borrowers.
Supporting the technological transition has been Jonte Leonard, a Year 10 work experience student from Millicent High School who spent last week setting up this new technology, in particular setting up the 3D printer to begin transforming filaments into objects.
Wattle Range Council libraries, tourism and information services manager Janice Nitschke praised the student’s contribution as “invaluable.”
“We would definitely hire somebody like Jonte in the future because it is vital to the future of libraries that we get on board with technology,” she said.
“It is important that he has been able to get along with our other volunteers and come out and be comfortable with the public.”
Jonte said he left his choice of workplace “to the last minute” but decided he would choose Wattle Range Council.
“I have an interest in IT and photography and so I was placed at the library and tourism information centre, but I liked the library more so I came back here,” he said.
“It was not what I was expecting but I am glad that I am here.
“It has been an opportunity for me to learn as well.”
One of Jonte’s first projects with the 3D printer was creating a block with Janice’s name on it as a gift and then a lioness for the Millicent Lionesses which donates funds towards the technology.
