Transformative Technologies for Libraries

Contents: Preface. 1 E-Resources : An Overview 2 Internet of Things in Libraries 3 Blockchain Technology Application in Libraries 4 Cloud Computing and Libraries 5 Big Data and Library 6 Semantic Web 7 Vodcast 8 Podcast 9 Makerspace 10 Quick Response Codes and Libraries 11 Library 2.0 12 Institutional Repository 13 Consortium 14 Data Warehousing 15 Data Mining Innovations in information technologies have propelled us to move forward for the modernisation of the library activities and services and to share and collaborate on national and international levels so as to fulfil the diverse information needs of the users. This book is well rounded, covering today’s most popular trends and technologies with each chapter focused on a different topic. Chapters cover work areas such as internet of things in libraries, blockchain technology applications in libraries, makerspace, semantic web and libraries, podcast, vodcast, data mining, big data, and more followed by a conclusion. This book will undoubtedly be a valuable resource for students, research scholars and professionals working in the fields of library and information science, computer science, information technology, as well as other professionals who are interested about learning of innovative technologies in library and information science.…