Technology
& Trends (L4L)
Pew Internet & American Life Project
A great place to find out how American's are using technology. November's featured report is When Technology Fails.
Library Meme
This site gathers together the best Library and information technology podcasts
Top Tech Trends
This panel discussion at the ALA 2008 Annual conference many of the "big names" in library technology. You can read an overview of the event on the Library Journal web site.
Designing Better Libraries
A blog devoted to "exploring the application of design, innovation, and new media to create better libraries and user experiences."
David Lee King
David Lee King is the Digital Branch & Services Manager for the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. His blog explores library websites and emerging digital technology.
Library Journal
Features multiple section on technology and trends.
- News & Features
- Library 2.0
- Products/Vendors
- Casey/Stephens: The Transparent Library
- Tennant: Digital Libraries
- Tenopir: Online DB
NPR Technology Podcasts
Not
a library site, but lots of interesting tidbits on technology news and digital culture.
Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
This bi-monthly news magazine covers developments and events affecting the information science community. Some recent reports of interest include:
- Tagging: Emerging Trends (Aug/Sept 2008)
- Virtual Reference Services (the Dec/Jan 2008 issue is devoted to Virtual reference Services)
Current
Cites
A selected and annotated
list of articles and books on information technology. This monthly publication,
edited by Roy Tennant, is the work of regular contributors who monitor over 50
publications and highlight the best and most interesting articles.
OCLC Office of Programs and Research
Learn about the research projects your member dollars fund. One of the notable resources on this site includes a link to the Research Presentations given by OCLC Research Staff. These PowerPoint presentations cover a broad scope of topics and are packed with data about libraries and information trends. Also of interest: Research Publications and Research Projects.
Library
Technology Guides
"Key resources and content
related to Library Automation." This site provides up-to-date news stories
concerning library automation trends and practices.
Supporting public libraries in Outagamie and Waupaca counties