Library Hi Tech News: Volume 40 Issue 8

“Through the looking glass: envisioning new library technologies” – an inflection point for social media and the open web? Part 2

Peter Fernandez

This is the second installment in a series of two columns that delves into several factors, suggesting that the structure of the internet may be approaching an inflection point.

The prompt engineering librarian

Brady Lund

In terms of training the public in prompt engineering skills, no single discipline or profession currently takes the lead, presenting an opportunity for professions like…

Impact of artificial intelligence text generators (AITGs) on libraries

Saba Inamdar

The purpose of studying the impact of artificial intelligence text generators (AITGs) on libraries is to examine the effect of AITGs on the library landscape, including the…

Libraries in the metaverse: the need for metaliteracy for digital librarians and digital age library users

Adeyinka Tella, Yusuf Ayodeji Ajani, Ugonna Vivian Ailaku

As the metaverse gains popularity, libraries have the potential to play a vital role in this virtual world. However, digital librarians and digital age library users need to…