Emerging Library Technologies
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Emerging Library Technologies

It's Not Just for Geeks

  1. 206 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

Emerging Library Technologies

It's Not Just for Geeks

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About This Book

Emerging Library Technologies, is written for librarians/information professionals, teachers, administrators, researchers, undergraduate/graduate students, and others who are interested in learning about some of the most popular emerging technologies in the media today such as artificial intelligence, robotics, drones, driverless vehicles, big data, virtual/augmented reality, 3D printing, and wearable technologies. This valuable resource shows how they can be used in libraries and resource centers, and how to get stakeholder buy in for implementing these technologies.

  • Covers innovative insights on how these emerging technologies can be used in all types libraries and resource centers.
  • Discusses how to get key stakeholders on board before implementing emerging technologies including a checklist to complete before presenting your technology proposal to senior management.
  • Brings unique perspective for assisting people who will be displaced by these emerging technologies.
  • Includes resources at the end of every chapter on keeping abreast and building expertise on the emerging technology topic.
  • Contains tips on how professionals can forge strategic relationships to collaborate on emerging technology projects such as preparing students for STEM and STEAM careers.
  • Poses engaging questions for further discussion after each chapter.
  • Includes comprehensive glossary at the end of each chapter.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Emerging Library Technologies: It Is Not Just for Geeks
  7. Chapter 1. Artificial Intelligence: AI is Nearby
  8. Chapter 2. Robotics: Robots to the Rescue
  9. Chapter 3. Is It a Bird, Is It a Plane: It’s a Drone Flying Your Way
  10. Chapter 4. Driverless Vehicles: Pick Me Up at the…?
  11. Chapter 5. Information Seeking With Big Data: Not Just the Facts
  12. Chapter 6. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: What Is Your Reality?
  13. Chapter 7. If You Print It, They Will Come: 3D Printing in Your Library
  14. Chapter 8. Wearable Technologies From A to Z
  15. Chapter 9. How to Get Stakeholder Buy In for Implementing Emerging Technologies in Your Library
  16. Chapter 10. Keeping Abreast of Emerging Technologies
  17. Index