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Alaska State Libraries, Archives & Museums Alaska State Library

Technology Trends: Introduction

A guide to technologies that are appearing in professional literature and professional blogs that may be of current or future use in libraries, archives or museums in Alaska.

This guide introduces technologies that are generating buzz in libraries, archives, or museums. Some of this tech is already in use or right around the corner. Some may not be practical in Alaska in the near future, but we'd like you to know about it.

So far, we have gathered information on the following:

  • 3D Printing - Making objects and more from digital models.
  • Maker Technology - Making and creating in old and new ways
  • Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality - Exploring a world within your world and creating virtual worlds. The AR/VR page is under construction. It will be back soon.
  • Artificial Intelligence - Working with computers to get things done.

The presence of a technology on this list does not mean it is in use within Alaska. It only means that we're monitoring it. To see examples of technology other libraries are considering, have a look at Grand Valley State University's (MI) Technology Showcase.

Not every technology is right for every institution. You don't have to immediately adopt technologies that don't make sense to your audience. We hope this guide will give you enough information to embrace those that do.

This page was formerly titled "Emerging Technologies"