Another technology to eventually become ubiquitous in our daily lives, along with 3D printing. This slighted out of date article provides some insight.
“NFC is a vast improvement over QR codes. QR codes required downloading an app and uploading a bar code to access content that goes beyond the web page. NFC allows smart phone users to access rich content and interact with the brand seamlessly.”
“What is he obsessed with right now? The answer is, “maker subculture,” which is where the latest in digital technology meets the classic do-it-yourself (DIY) world of crafting and small scale construction.”
Libraries are already on the cusp of evolving into “maker” and “hacker” spaces (i.e. 3D printing, programming, self-education, etc.). The below article from NPR provides more colour on this evolution.
Zeen – Startup in beta. Librarians help patrons with self-publishing digital content such as eBooks or print-on-demand books…why not magazines too?
“Collect links on your favorite topics. Publish the links in beautiful magazines. Add your voice – Share it with the world.”
via Zeen.
“In the latest effort to use digital technology to transform how consumers, students, and teachers engage classic literature, Sourcebooks is releasing The Shakesperience, enhanced e-books that exploit the iPad’s touchscreen technology to bring Shakespeare’s plays to life in new ways with a rich selection of carefully chosen multimedia and text. Sourcebooks is releasing Shakesperience editions of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and Othello today, selling for $9.99 via Apple’s iBookstore.”
via Sourcebooks Upgrades the Bard with ‘The Shakesperience’ Digital Editions.
I’m always scanning for what the up and coming future trends are and new innovations in technology. If you are responsible for managing technology in an organization, this activity is essential. You will be better able to manage and even drive change, sound intelligent when speaking to senior management and communicate to peers, patrons and fellow employees the importance and relevance of technology-related topics.
5 Exciting Innovations That Will Change Computing in 2012 from Mashable
Managing Electronic Resources from iLibrarian
The Home 3-D Printer Is More Real Than Ever–And Costs As Much As An iPad from FastCompany
10 Changes to Expect from the Library of the Future from OnlineUniversities.com
onlineuniversities.com /blog/2012/04/10-changes-to-expect-from-the-library-of-the-future
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