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Emerging Technologies In The Library: From Test Pilots To High Flying Success, Allison Papini, Laura Kohl
Emerging Technologies In The Library: From Test Pilots To High Flying Success, Allison Papini, Laura Kohl
ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference
How many of us have brought new technology into the library with high hopes only to have it crash and burn? Why do some tools become instant relics while others develop lives of their own? Like nearly everyone else, Laura and Allison have experienced every point on the spectrum between flop and success and want to share the lessons they've learned. Topics will include virtual reality, data visualization tools, ChatGPT, and more.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify best practices for engaging library staff in emerging technologies
2. Develop an outreach strategy to …
Creative Spaces In Academic Libraries: Engaging Users Through The Studio Model, Katy Webb
Creative Spaces In Academic Libraries: Engaging Users Through The Studio Model, Katy Webb
ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference
Makerspaces, digital humanities labs, scholar's labs, and other types of creative spaces in academic libraries envision a renovated room or space in the stacks, install technology, and open it to users. But so often, the librarians and administrators in charge of the renovation of these spaces think that if they build it, people will flock to their doors. Instead of conceiving these spaces as technology depots, engagement strategies and models for staffing must also be considered. The use of the library lab as a studio space will be investigated in this presentation, as well as other models that build toward …