"Through the looking glass: envisioning new library technologies" social media trends that inform emerging technologies. Issue 2 (4th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fernandez, Peter
• Is Part Of: Library hi tech news. Volume 33:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2016-04-04
• Subjects: Modern technology; Library science -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Libraries -- Automation -- Periodicals; 025.020285
• DOI: 10.1108/LHTN-01-2016-0004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0741-9058

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore recent developments in a number of relatively well-established social media platforms – Google+, Facebook, Twitter and Yik Yak –to highlight the trends that are emerging within social media. Design/methodology/approach: These trends have implications beyond just the social media space as a host of technologies take on social attributes. Findings: Technologies such as video games, which previously functioned more or less as stand-alone pieces of software, are increasingly embracing many of the tools of social media platforms. Practicalimplications: As a result, it is increasingly difficult to distinguish social technology from other communication technologies (Papacharissi, 2015). Socialimplications: By examining trends in social media, we are able to not only better understand these important platforms but also acquire insight into developments that can affect a wide range of related technologies, all of which are of interest to information professionals. Originality/value: Many of the examples the paper gave were drawn from the various social media platforms that mediate the personal and professional lives of their users.