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New Gadgets Worth Exploring

Mitchell Brown (co‐editor of LHTN and the Chemistry and Earth Systems Science Librarian at the University of California, Irvine Libraries, California, USA (mcbrown@uci.edu))

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 25 September 2007

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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.

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Citation

Brown, M. (2007), "New Gadgets Worth Exploring", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 24 No. 8, pp. 10-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050710835956

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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