... process of searching for resources and the number of results are presented in Table 1 . Libraries Innovation Robotics Services Technology There is no doubt that the dynamic development of new information and communication technologies has an impact on libraries, regardless of whether...

...Wenyue Cui; Jie Tang; Zhipeng Zhang; Xin Dai Purpose Innovation convergence is critical to national or regional economic growth patterns. This article provides a systematic review of innovation convergence research through qualitative discussions combined with bibliometric methods. Through...

...Mojtaba Kaffashan Kakhki; Marzie Zarqi; Hadi Harati; Yaser Asemandoreh; Ehsan Namdar Joyame Purpose The aim of this study is to examine the effect of organizational levers and information technology (IT) absorptive capacity on librarians' innovation. Design/methodology/approach This survey...

... interface Information retrieval systems Information services Innovation Libraries Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) is a collective name for technologies focused around providing the ability to operate electronic equipment via using brain waves. At the core of BCI development are studies...

...Magdalena Wójcik Purpose The subject of the paper is innovative information services. The purpose of this paper is to identify the potential sources of innovation in library information services and point out how they can be used to improve the overall service quality. Design/methodology...

...Mu‐Yen Chen; Edwin David Lughofer; Mu‐Yen Chen; Edwin David Lughofer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the theme issue on “Smart space technology innovations”. Design/methodology/approach This editorial discusses the innovation concepts and advantages of smart space...

... in decade time segments. Each of the three decades is characterized by significant and unique internet developments. Key internet‐based innovations in libraries are explored, in the areas of service, digital libraries, search and discovery. The reasons for the relative impact of these innovations...

...Ina Fourie Purpose This column aims to explore the potential of personal information management (PIM) and reference management. It focuses on combining the use of PIM and reference management software with mind maps to stimulate the creative and innovative use of information collected Design...

...May Chang Purpose This paper seeks to describe the application of the Agile software development approach to rapidly develop and deploy a variety of innovative IT applications. Design/methodology/approach The Agile approach is flexible and iterative with continuous feedback and constant...

... an e‐mail format. The research uses Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory as a framework. Findings This research found that participants consistently described social software as a means to deliver a library service that truly reflected their users' wants and needs. Participants indicated...

... This research uses a qualitative methodology and takes the form of open‐ended interview questions using an e‐mail format. The research uses Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations theory as a framework. Findings The research found that blogs were the most popular social software tool being used in public libraries...

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