From AI disruption to increasing financial strain on our digital collections, the year 2025 promises to be filled with both challenges and opportunities for libraries. That said, what are the tech trends for libraries in 2025? A Tipping Point for Library Digital Collections For years, library ebook and e-audiobook collections have grown in size, accounting […] The post Library Tech Trends for 2025 appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

Though I work as a librarian, my most important job is being a parent! I was recently invited onto the Patchogue Medford Library’s Adventures in Parenting Podcast, where I shared a parent’s perspective on engaging with generative AI. I hope you’ll give a listen! Other News I’ll be at the 2025 Computers in Libraries Conference […] The post A Parent’s Perspective on AI appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

Whenever an emerging technology arises, there are inevitably those who will question the value and relevance of the library. Throughout my career, I have heard some version of the refrain “Why do I need the library when I have:” The World Wide Web (1993). Google (1998). Amazon/Kindle/eReader (2007). The iPad (2010). ChatGPT (2023). In each […] The post The Library’s Value is Increased in the Age of AI appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

I recently had the opportunity to appear as a guest on the Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) Podcast with interviewer and MSLA Communications Manager Tim Pratt. Tim and I discussed the librarianship, the impact of technology on our profession, and how libraries will navigate the age of AI. I share why despite the challenges ahead, The post Talking Change, Emerging Technologies, and Libraries appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

As we continue to identify the pitfalls of using artificial intelligence within a library setting, it is also important that we address the risks of AI avoidance! For many library workers (and the public at-large), AI is an unfamiliar, poorly-understood technology. This is unsurprising when we look at the speed at which AI has been The post The Risks for Libraries in AI Avoidance appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

The age of AI presents many unique challenges for libraries–but also real opportunities. In many ways, disruption is a part of the library’s business model! How is Disruption an Opportunity? When technological disruption occurs, libraries help their communities navigate the change. Simply look to the past for guidance; the rise of the internet saw libraries The post Opportunities for Libraries as We Navigate the Age of AI appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is prompting libraries to increasingly define their relationship with the technology. As I speak with library professionals in the US and abroad, there are some themes I see developing. Administrators Want a Blueprint for AI Adoption! Unfortunately, the road to emerging technologies in the library is often unpaved, and The post AI in Libraries: Notes from the Field appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

What are the library tech trends for 2024? In many ways we can expect a year that will be shaped by artificial intelligence and how we react to it. The Outlook for Library Digital Collections Financial Constraints Continuing a long-standing trend, libraries will make sizable investments in their collections of ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies/music, e-magazines, The post Library Tech Trends for 2024 appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

Let’s face it, staff training can be extremely time-intensive! For some tips on streamlining your library’s tech training and keeping those skills current, check out this clip from a talk I gave at Internet Librarian 2023. Thanks for watching! For upcoming appearances, check out my schedule. The post Streamlining Staff Tech Training appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more

When I speak with library professionals in the U.S. and abroad, they commonly voice their frustration in trying to plan for AI implementation in such an uncertain environment. With that in mind, here’s some tips to help you get started implementing artificial intelligence at your library. What’s the Current Regulatory Environment? As it stands right The post Implementing AI in Libraries in Our Uncertain Environment appeared first on The Digital Librarian ..read more