Way out there tech & implications for libraries
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This document discusses emerging technologies and their implications for libraries. It begins by noting that makerspaces, digital publishing, and social media use are now common in many libraries. It then explores various types of makerspaces libraries could implement and new technologies like beacons, big data analytics of library usage, and marketing through Instagram. The document also examines ideas such as a unified library catalog, the "Internet of Things", disrupting traditional book formats, payment systems for libraries, and using mobile technologies to enhance local library services. It aims to spark discussion on how libraries can engage with emerging technologies.
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- 1. Way Out There Tech & Implications for Libraries Stephen Abram, MLS Federation of On6tario Public Libraries Lighthouse Consulting iSchool Symposium February 19, 2015
- 2. What does way out mean? Normal means that enough libraries have adopted and are learning by doing that the adoption curve is well launched.
- 4. What does way out mean? This stuff is ‘normal’ now. Makerspaces Print and Digital Publishing on demand Wide Social Media use for engagement and marketing
- 6. The Flavours of Makerspaces http://oedb.org/ilibrarian/4-flavors-makerspaces/ FabLabs Hackerspaces TechShops Makerspaces Bakerspaces Writing Labs – Poetry Slams, Lyrics, NaNoWriMo Art Shows: ArtSpaces Music: PerformanceSpaces
- 7. 1. Some ideas ONE ILS http://www.goscl.com/scl-working-to-create-unified-digital-platform-for-all-libraries/
- 8. 2. Some Ideas Internet of Things What is a thing? How does this impact library land?
- 9. The Evolution of Integrated, Sensing, Aware Devices Connected-home device shipments will grow at a compound annual rate of 67% over the next five years, much faster than smartphone or tablet device growth, and hit 1.8 billion units shipped in 2019, according to BI Intelligence estimates. Connected-home devices include all smart appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.), safety and security systems (internet-connected sensors, monitors, cameras, and alarm systems), and energy equipment like smart thermostats and smart lighting. Connected-home device sales will drive over $61 billion in revenue this year. That number will climb at a 52% compound annual growth rate to reach $490 billion in 2019. Home-energy equipment and safety and security systems, including devices like connected thermostats and smoke detectors, will become popular first, leading the way to broader consumer adoption. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/connected-home-market-forecasts-2015-2#ixzz3S7SyxO1Y
- 10. 3. Some ideas Truly disrupting the BOOK codex Are we at phase one of digital books where we merely create a digital version of the Gutenberg Codex? 3 dimensional text, type, leading, spines, ears and feet. Audio, video, Interactivity with the server, community, other readers, classmates… Create your own path… Add yourself into the story – fan readers versus fan fiction…
- 11. 4. Some Ideas Beacons NFC killed the QR Star!
- 12. Librarybox.com
- 13. To state the obvious: Modern, smartphone-toting humans spend most of their time indoors. But indoor spaces often block cell signals and make it nearly impossible to locate devices via GPS. Beacons are a solution. Beacons are a low-cost piece of hardware — small enough to attach to a wall or countertop — that use battery-friendly, low-energy Bluetooth connections to transmit messages or prompts directly to a smartphone or tablet. They are poised to transform how retailers, event organizers, transit systems, enterprises, and educational institutions communicate with people indoors. Consumers might even want to deploy them as part of home automation systems. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/beacons-and-ibeacons-create-a-new- market-2013-12#ixzz3S7eEl65U
- 14. 5. Some Ideas Big Data, Little Data Insights from Aggregated and Anonymized Data Patterns Very few libraries have truly BIG data but many of our vendors do. Can this be the end of handcrafted book choices? Newspapers? POV periodicals? Albums? Scholarly festschrifts?
- 15. Snapchat and their Plans At launch, Snapchat is working with ten media partners, including CNN, ESPN, and National Geographic. These companies will release a new edition of Discover content every 24 hours, featuring both videos and articles hand picked by their staffers. The goal for these media companies, of course, is to hook a new, younger audience that doesn’t often connect with traditional media. http://www.niemanlab.org/2015/01/snapchats-new-discover-feature-could-be-a-significant-moment-in-the-evolution-of-mobile-news/
- 16. 6. Some ideas Marketing Disruption Instagram Facebook 20 Ways to Make People Fall in Love With Your Instagram: A Guide for Libraries and Other Cultural Institutions http://www.nypl.org/blog/2014/12/23/20-ways-make-people-fall-love-your- instagram-guide-libraries-and-other-cultural And more on Stephen’s Lighthouse
- 17. 7. Some ideas Payment Systems Selling and Charging and Leading Square, PayPal, Debit cards as library card
- 18. 8. Some ideas Truly Local GPS GIS
- 19. 9. Some ideas Pop-Ups And Mobile-aided presence
- 20. Trend: Pop Up Retail Stores
- 28. Mobile Maker
- 30. Questions . . .
- 31. ENGAGE
- 33. Enjoy the Symposium Stephen Abram, MLS, FSLA Federation of Ontario Public Libraries Lighthouse Consulting Inc. Cel: 416-669-4855 stephen.abram@gmail.com Stephen’s Lighthouse Blog http://stephenslighthouse.com Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, etc.: Stephen Abram LinkedIn: Stephen Abram Twitter: @sabram SlideShare: StephenAbram1 Skype: stephenkabram