Chapter 1. Why Stay on Top of Technology Trends?
Abstract
Chapter 1 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 2), “How to Stay on Top of Emerging Technology Trends for Libraries”
Chapter 1 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 2), “How to Stay on Top of Emerging Technology Trends for Libraries,” explains why library staff need to be familiar with emerging technology trends. I discuss examples of rapid technology change, different types of innovation cycles, how consumer behavior is driving and shaping innovation, and how technology changes affect current work and future job opportunities.
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