The Big Picture: Key Trends in Libraries and Technology

Marshall Breeding will give an overview of the major trends currently at play in libraries. How are libraries shaping their services to the changes in society and in information dissemination? What are some of the technology and industry trends driving the development of tech products and services for libraries?

Results of the 2020 International Library Automation Perceptions Survey

This annual survey measures the levels of satisfaction that libraries have with their key strategic technology systems. Marshall Breeding will give a tour of the results of the latest iteration of the survey, focusing both on the ratings given by SirsiDynix customers on the company’s major products as well as some of the broader trends […]

How Libraries Gain Impact Through Collaboration and Partnerships

Technology strategies based on increased collaboration among libraries lead to the most effective path for libraries to increase their impact on their communities. The rise in shared systems has been one of the hallmarks of the last decade. Shared infrastructure among consortia and networks dramatically increase the scale of materials available to local communities and […]

Generative AI and its Potential to Disrupt Libraries

Artificial intelligence, including technologies such as machine learning and Generative AI, have burst into society with the potential for enormous disruption. ChatGPT and related services have found use in the creation of academic writing all the way from class papers to articles published in scholarly journals. What are the ethical boundaries regarding the use of […]