Library Technology Helpful Links
Assignment: Create a blog listing 5 helpful websites for keeping up with library technology. Each entry must contain a link to the website and a brief description of that site.
Library of the
Future | Library of the Future
features articles on trends relevant to libraries and librarianship is
separated into 7 different classifications of trends (i.e. society, technology,
education, environment, politics & government, economics, and demographics).
Computers in Libraries | Computers in Libraries is a monthly magazine that provides in-depth coverage of the news and issues in the rapidly evolving field of library information technology.
7 Things You Should Know About... | Educause's 7 Things You Should Know About... is a series of articles that provides concise information about emerging learning technologies and related practices. Each article focuses on a single technology or practice.
Ideas + Inspiration | Demco's Ideas + Inspiration features blogs and webinars to let librarian's and library staff know about emerging technology trends and how they can use those technologies in the library.
Public Libraries Online | Though not strictly a library technology page, Public Libraries Online features various types of articles --- including articles about library trends and a particularly humorous pierce about how a particular set of librarian's 'Macgyvered' a shelf when a metal piece would no longer fit properly in the shelf. It also has a mailing list for people to join to keep up-to-date on what's happening in the library.
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