Introduction

Authors

  • David Lee King

Abstract

Introduction to Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 2), “How to Stay on Top of Emerging Technology Trends for Libraries”

Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to our library customers. The ability to identify and incorporate appropriate emerging technology trends into a library setting is paramount to continually providing excellent services.

This issue of Library Technology Reports focuses on personal strategies to stay on top of emerging technology trends and incorporate these trends into a library setting, with the goal of being better prepared for technology changes now and in the future.

Author Biography

David Lee King

David Lee King is the Digital Services Director at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, where he plans, implements, and experiments with emerging technology trends. He speaks internationally about emerging trends, website management, digital experience, and social media and has been published in many library-related journals. King is a Library Journal Mover and Shaker. His newest book is Face2Face: Using Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media Tools to Create Great Customer Connections. King blogs at http://www.davidleeking.com.

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Published

2018-02-16

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 2 (2018): February/March

Section

Chapters