Emerging Library Technologies: Its Not Just for Geeks

Emerging Library Technologies: It's Not Just for Geeks is written for librarians, library media specialists, teachers, information professionals, researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, and others who are interested in learning about some of the hottest emerging technologies such as robotics, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, wearable technologies, drones, big data, and driverless vehicles and the role of libraries.

Covers innovative insights on how these emerging technologies can be used in librariesBrings unique perspective from both librarians and teachers on emerging technologies Discusses how to get key stakeholders on board before implementing an emerging technologyContains engaging questions for further discussion after each chapterIdentifies resources for keeping abreast of new emerging technologies at the end of every chapterIncludes comprehensive glossary at the end of each chapter

1. Artificial Intelligence: AI is Nearby 2. Robotics: Robots to the Rescue 3. Is It a Bird, Is it a Plane: It’s a Drone Flying Your Way 4. Driverless Vehicles: Pick Me Up at the … 5. Information Seeking with Big Data: Not Just the Facts 6. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality: What is Your Reality? 7. If You Print It, They Will Come: 3D Printing in Your Library 8. Wearable Technologies from A to Z: In and Out of Your Library 9. How to Get Stakeholder Buy-In for Implementing Emerging Technologies in Your Library 10. Keeping Abreast of these Emerging Technologies