The document discusses the future of libraries and the many changes and opportunities that libraries will face. Some of the key topics discussed include the acceleration of change in technology, the growing importance of big data, digital curation and preservation, new forms of publishing like 3D printing and maker spaces, the rise of online classes and MOOCs, increased use of mobile technology, analytics, global connections, and how technology will impact the roles and daily operations of libraries. The future looks exciting for libraries as technology continues to evolve rapidly.

1. Looking Over the Horizon
Exploring the Future of
Libraries
Accufest 2013
Bobbi Newman
Librarianbyday.net @bobbinewman

2. The Future

3. Change

4. Acceleration

5. Exciting Times!

6. Expectations

7. Big
Data

8. Archives

9. Digital
Curation
and
Preservation

10. Technology

11. Transparency
and
Openness

12. New Forms of
Publishing

13. 3D Printers

14. Maker Spaces

15. Online
Classes

16. MOOCs

17. Mobile

18. Games and
Gamification

19. Wearable
Technology

20. Analytics

21. The
Internet

22. Global Connections

23. Flattening of
the World

24. Networks

25. Human
Connections

26. Library Day in the Life

27. Looks Like Library Science

28. The Sky is the Limit

29. Questions
Bobbi L. Newman
@bobbinewman
www.librarianbyday.net
bobbinewman@gmail.com

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