the next big thing....

[Library Futures Quarterly]

RE: the next big thing

Wow, a lot of great ideas on this topic (particularly Sam McDonald’s
personal library disc)!  

As far as the next big thing(s), here’s what I think (as a electronic
services public librarian and newsletter writer): 
1. Information Devices
2. Teleservice (e.g. real-time distance ref, etc.)
3. Broadband Services 
4. Digital Assistants 
5. Language and Translation Software 
6. Advanced Display Technologies 
7. Wireless Networking 
8. Next Generation Online Publishing 
9. Filesharing Networks 
10. Information Management 

I’ve written a brief report on these technologies, which can be found at
http://www.libraryfutures.com/freereports/technology.htm. A much longer,
detailed report on the techs can be found in the Spring 2001 
issue of Library Futures Quarterly newsletter (excuse the plug).

John Guscott
Editor, Library Futures Quarterly
The Newsletter About the Future of Public Libraries
john at libraryfutures.com
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