Chapter 4. Current Technology Trends: How to Prepare and When Not to Pursue
Abstract
Chapter 4 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 2), “How to Stay on Top of Emerging Technology Trends for Libraries”
Chapter 4 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 2), “How to Stay on Top of Emerging Technology Trends for Libraries,” focuses on strategies to prepare yourself and your library for emerging technology trends. We explore ways to prepare for rapid technology change; fads, trends, and tipping points; and knowing when to pursue (and not to pursue) an upgrade.
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