Predicting the Future: Library Technologies to Keep in Mind. Issue 3 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Varnum, Kenneth J.
• Is Part Of: International information & library review. Volume 49:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 201
• Page End: 206
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: APIs -- augmented reality -- libraries -- technology forecasting -- virtual reality; Information science -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; 020.5
• DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2017.1353381
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-2317

Abstract

ABSTRACT: It can be difficult to keep up with library technology, let alone with technology in general. This essay describes several technology trends (virtual reality, augmented reality, the Internet of Things, and adoption of a "buy the data, build the interface" approach to service provision) that librarians should be aware of as they are likely to prove foundational to the services libraries will offer, as well as the services library users will expect. COLUMN EDITOR'S NOTES: The "Digital Trends and the Global Library Community" column examines technological advances internal and external to libraries. The focus is on how technology is changing the way services are provided to users, the methodologies used in the provision of those services, and the resulting scope of responsibilities of libraries and parent institutions. Interested authors are invited to submit proposals and articles to the column editor [e-mail] . Please include "IILR Submission" in the subject line of the e-mail.