... for the future of the profession. Peter Fernandez can be contacted at: pfernand@utk.edu © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Libraries Media Technology Computer software Electronic data interchange Information systems Libraries have...

... at: pfernand@utk.edu © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Internet Technology Media Education Libraries Library services Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to operate as somewhat of a nebulous concept, particularly as it applies...

..., it investigates how contradictory incentives in artificial intelligence (AI) may influence the future of web search and the open web, as well as lessons that can be learned from the evolution of X-like social media sites. A large language model was used to help rewrite and edit portions of the text. Findings...

...Peter Fernandez Purpose This paper aims to explore several factors that indicate the way the internet is structured may be near an inflection point. Design/methodology/approach This study examines the disruptive effect of TikTok, how demographic changes can rapidly alter social media platforms...

... of the internet that it would spawn social media. As MySpace and then Facebook emerged, it was not obvious how they would impact society and what society’s response would be. From the vantage point of today, the power of social media to harness and shape our collective communication is easily seen and obscure how...

... Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Electronic publishing Libraries Library services Computer software Media Education The purpose of this column is to provide a foundational understanding of the technology behind ChatGPT, the chatbot released...

... through social media. This process could be transformed as this technology becomes more integrated into library processes. TikTok, Meta and other social media services are already experimenting with incorporating text-to-image generators into their platform. As these tools become a natural part...

... professionals understand how this software may further develop, as well as how to help guide their patrons. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Internet Libraries Computer software Technology Media Electronic data interchange...

...Peter Fernandez Purpose This column aims to explore the technology trends that the social media video service, TikTok, has leveraged in its rise in popularity. Design/methodology/approach It will review how the artificial intelligence, the short video and the proactive delivery of content work...

... the Matrix to Snow Crash, are rooted in dystopian predictions, they cannot help but illuminate the appeal of the metaverse. Social media demonstrates the tremendous attractiveness of connecting with people and information without the need for a physical location. If technology companies can merge...

... 2021 16 10 2021 16 10 2021 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Internet Information systems Technology Libraries Library services Media This column explores the implications of Facebook’s size and reach...

... to smaller social media companies or other large technology companies, but the resolutions to those problems might look very different. Originality/value Navigating the challenges of this kind of social media will be one of the primary tests of how libraries deal with technology in the future and set...

...Muhammad Anwar; Tang Zhiwei Purpose The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between social media and libraries in terms of marketing. The present research is to find out the factors and impact as well as the issues related to libraries and marketing using social media. This study...

... While interactive index maps are popular among map libraries, AIMP uniquely acts as a discovery portal for a variety of media, including images and posters. In this way, AIMP works to overcome institutional silos and increase discoverability of these important collections to a global audience. AIMP...

... Limited Licensed re-use rights only Internet Information systems Research Computer software Media App Base transceiver station is a device in a cellular telecommunications network in the form of a tower, with a certain height completing by transmitter and receiver antennas...

... only 10 had only heard and know about the social bookmarking site, Delicious. Analysis of the data shows that the most familiar Web 2.0 tools were Facebook, YouTube, Skype, Twitter and wikis among librarians of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Internet Libraries Library services Media Social media...

... 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Libraries Technology Library services Media iPads Education Before diving deep into the concept of “Appy Hours” in the library, it is important to paint a picture of the way that iPads entered our district...

... Libraries Technology Library services Conferences Media Education In late September in New York, makers got together once again for a four-day event that included two conferences and the annual weekend Maker Faire. This is just one event that also takes place elsewhere in the country...

... archiving, a new and increasingly important area for libraries and archives. Originality/value – The conference explores current challenges and practices in personal digital archiving. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Internet Technology Libraries Conferences Media Information...

... on: “Winning through Social Media and Technology”. The overview of the morning focused on digital imaging as a disruptive technology with lots of challenges and more opportunities. The retail industry is fluctuating, and there are a slew of new customers. Florian Meissner of EyeEm noted that there were over...