Comments on: Top Technology Trends Solicited

By: Homes

Homes — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 03:51:15 +0000

Great topic. How about digitizing books, copying video to DVDs or use of a basic library web site to find information, order books, etc…

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By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 17 Jan 2005 15:40:54 +0000

I am all for RSS going mainstream! So glad you included it on your list, not enough people are aware of it’s wonders!

By: ranti

ranti — Sat, 15 Jan 2005 01:07:05 +0000

While VoIP is probably still fresh, I’d add Video over IP as the next trend, especially for digital libraries. I predict P2P will come back again.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:58:23 +0000

Hmmm, perhaps it's too small of a trend, but what about some of the clustering techniques being used in search engines like http://www.clusty.com. I would love to see some clustering techniques used in some OPACs (or at least using thesauruses in subject searches). I haven't done much reference work, but I know in my own use I find myself using clusty for broad topics or search phrases that have multiple meanings.

By: carol terry

carol terry — Thu, 13 Jan 2005 06:06:53 +0000

Have read quite a bit on RFID and its basic controversies. Might be a logical addition. Also, use of XML feeds in research. Just saw a fabulous slideshow at Virtual Chase, after being alerted to it via Resource Shelf. http://www.virtualchase.com/trainers/finding_news_faster.html Besides the recent Pew piece, might be a couple of interesting numbers at burningdoor. They see their RSS feeds growing at a rate of 1% per weekday! http://www.burningdoor.com/feedburner/archives/000961.html Philosophical issue based on tech trends: accountability/ethics vis a vis blogs & citizen journalism. Recent big example: fraud tsunami photos. Wish i could hear your presentation. You'll have to share an outline on FreeRange!

By: The Shifted Librarian

The Shifted Librarian — Thu, 13 Jan 2005 04:18:37 +0000

Tech Librarians Need to Know

Michael Stephens has posted a great list of Twelve Techie Things for Librarians 2005. I can’t pick out a small excerpt because it’s all good. Go read.Related: Karen Schneider is soliciting feedback on her blog and on WEB4LIB about “to…

By: Roger Hiles

Roger Hiles — Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:05:57 +0000

I thought of one more promising technology:

SPF (Sender Policy Framework or Sender Permitted From) which *might* help in the fight against Spam.