CHICAGO—New technology and services are fundamental to maintaining the relevance of libraries today but deciphering which technologies and/or services make sense to implement and which to avoid can be a challenge. Building from a framework drawn in the overlap of design thinking with best practices in emerging technology and library practice, Selecting and Implementing Technologies in Libraries, A Primer is a go-to guide for the active library practitioner and LIS student alike. From the 3D printers and laser cutters of today’s library makerspace to collection development and library outreach, this primer offers clear examples that illustrate the practical and collaborative approach that ensures alignment and increases the likelihood of success.
Written as a textbook for LIS students in the crossover areas of emerging technology, design thinking, and library management, this…
