Technological Innovation in Libraries: Perceptions and Definitions

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2013

Publication Title

Library Technology Reports

Volume

49

Issue

7

Abstract

Everyone agrees that innovation is a worthy aim, but what does innovation actually entail? And what does it mean for a library organization? For this issue of Library Technology Reports, Jason Vaughan reviewed professional literature, both scholarly and mainstream, and surveyed library directors to learn their views on how technological innovation is impacting today’s libraries. Identifying common threads from a mix of perspectives, his findings provide clarity on the subject as well as an ideal way for readers to begin a discussion at their own organization. Gathering a range of insights about technological innovation, Vaughan presents

  • A summary of General Electric’s GE Global Innovation Barometer
  • Phrases and words common to job ads referencing innovation
  • Criteria of awards for technological innovation
  • Analysis, charts, and graphs of responses to a 10-question survey of research library directors

Keywords

Libraries; Research libraries; Research libraries—Surveys; Research libraries--Technology application; Technological innovations; Technological innovations--Surveys

Disciplines

Library and Information Science | Science and Technology Studies | Technology and Innovation

Language

English

Permissions

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