“Hey Siri, what’s the future of the public library?” Siri: “I don’t have that information in future of the public.” “Huh?” Computer assistants, such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, and other Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs are becoming commonplace. If you need directions, want to buy groceries, or are looking for suggestions for a new … Continued
collectionHQ, the world’s leading collection performance improvement solution, is delighted to announce that its ESP product has received a platinum award in LibraryWorks’ sixth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs.) The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format.
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This edition of Insight shares a case study from the New Orleans Public Library, explores the rise of Artificial Intelligence in public libraries, investigates how technology can be applied to support inclusion and diversity in collection development, and much more.
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ALA outlines that a diverse collection should include: Content in multiple formats and created by a variety of producers, including self-published and independent authors, and people in marginalized or underrepresented groups. Libraries must remain vigilant about maintaining and updating the collection to ensure resources are catalogued, labeled and displayed in the best way. Library collections … Continued
CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 30, 2019 – Baker & Taylor, the premier provider of books, digital content and technology solutions to public libraries, announced that its Pop Up Library product will soon be available for public libraries in the United Kingdom.
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