Chapter 3. Practical Ways to Incorporate New Technology Trends

Authors

  • David Lee King

Abstract

Chapter 3 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 2), “How to Stay on Top of Emerging Technology Trends for Libraries”

In chapter 3 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 2), “How to Stay on Top of Emerging Technology Trends for Libraries,” I discuss how to incorporate new technology trends into your library. There are at least four aspects to consider when incorporating new technology trends into your library: (1) developing a plan, (2) learning from library early adopters, (3) technology process review, and (4) dealing with technology overload.

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.

References

“Mission, Vision, Commitment, and Goals,” Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, accessed November 28, 2017, https://tscpl.org/about/mission-statement.

“2012–2014 Strategic Plan Progress Update,” Evanston Public Library, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, draft, June 20, 2012, pp. 17–18, www.epl.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20120620BoardPacket.pdf.

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Published

2018-02-16

Issue

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

Section

Chapters