Nick Tanzi, Author at The Digital Librarian

How Can AI Be Used in Libraries?

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As artificial intelligence continues to grow by leaps and bounds, how is AI technology manifesting itself in our public, academic, and school libraries? AI-Powered Patron Assistance Library digital services contain an amalgam of third-party e-media collections and software solutions, which we try to present as a unified library experience. While libraries have experimented (and continue to experiment)Continue reading “How Can AI Be Used in Libraries?”

Library Tech Trends for 2023

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As we head into 2023, I wanted to take some time to share a few of the library technology trends that I see taking shape. Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Our Libraries While some applications of AI in libraries may be bleeding edge, the technology is already making its impact felt, particularly in the areas ofContinue reading “Library Tech Trends for 2023”

The Advantages of Virtual Outreach for Libraries

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have explored the virtualization of programs and services, including their outreach efforts. In this clip from Computers in Libraries Connect 2022, I discuss some of the advantages virtual outreach presents over traditional library outreach. Interested in further exploring the topic of virtual outreach? Check out this post on Connecting withContinue reading “The Advantages of Virtual Outreach for Libraries”