Library hi tech news

Here are some recent hi-tech news from the library world:

  1. AI-powered book recommendations: The New York Public Library has launched an AI-powered book recommendation system, called "What Should I Read Next?", which uses machine learning to suggest books based on a user's reading preferences.
  2. Digital library platform: The Library of Congress has launched a new digital library platform, called "Chronicling America", which provides access to historic newspapers and other materials from the Library's collections.
  3. Virtual reality experiences: The Seattle Public Library has launched a virtual reality experience, called "VR Studio", which allows users to explore virtual environments and interact with virtual objects.
  4. Open-source library management system: The Koha open-source library management system has been updated to version 19.05, which includes new features such as improved cataloging and circulation functionality.
  5. AI-powered language translation: The Library of Congress has partnered with Google to develop an AI-powered language translation system, which will allow users to translate texts and audio recordings in over 100 languages.
  6. Digital scholarship platform: The University of California, Berkeley, has launched a digital scholarship platform, called "ScholarSphere", which provides tools and resources for researchers to collaborate and share their work.
  7. 3D printing in libraries: The University of Texas at Austin has launched a 3D printing program in its libraries, which allows students and faculty to print 3D objects using a MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer.
  8. Library analytics platform: The Library Corporation has launched a library analytics platform, called "LC Analytics", which provides insights and metrics on library usage and circulation patterns.
  9. Digital preservation platform: The Digital Public Library of America has launched a digital preservation platform, called "DP.LA", which provides a centralized repository for preserving and making available digital cultural heritage materials.
  10. AI-powered research assistance: The University of California, Los Angeles, has launched an AI-powered research assistance platform, called "AskUCLA", which uses natural language processing to help students and researchers find relevant sources and information.

These are just a few examples of the many exciting hi-tech developments happening in the library world.