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New Gadgets Worth Exploring

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Title:

New Gadgets Worth Exploring

Author(s):

Mitchell Brown

Journal:

Library Hi Tech News

Year:

2007

Volume:

24

Issue:

8

Page:

10 - 13


ISSN:

0741-9058


DOI:

10.1108/07419050710835956

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – Aims to review some new technology “gadgets” and personal electronics that may address work-related functions and entertainment interests of library service providers and library users.

Design/methodology/approach – A review with descriptions of new technologies which might impact library services.Findings –Computer technology expanding into everyday life has ensured that gadgets play a significant role in our daily routines. We use them at work, home, and during leisure time. The gadgets range from smartphones, keyboards, headphones, media storage devices, and more. The range of materials, functionality, and application increases every quarter and changes can be seen in many different products. This list of new gadgets is, just that, a demonstration of creative invention at work to make life and work simpler, and more fun.Originality/value – Provides descriptions of some gadgets of value to information seekers.

Keywords:

Communication technologies, Computer applications, Software tools


Article Type:

Technical paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07419050710835956

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