Design and implementation of more sophisticated computer systems to complete activities that were formerly performed by hand in libraries. The automation process has grown to encompass the fundamental activities of acquisitions, cataloging and authority control, serials control, circulation and inventory, and interlibrary loans.

Library Automation

The use of digital evidence, methods of inquiry, research, preservation, and publication to reach one's scholarly and/or academic goals

Digital Scholarship

- Digital Storytelling
- Digital Scholarship
- Library Automation
- Digital Archives

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The idea that libraries still function as an environment for teaching, learning and research despite advances in technology. Instead of becoming obsolete due to the accessibility of these new technologies, libraries should instead be the center of these advancements.

Library as Place

Khan, S. A., & Bhatti, R. (2017). Technological Advances in Libraries and Possibilities of Ubiquitous Library Services: An Analysis. Pakistan Library & Information Science Journal, 48(3).

Technology Used in Libraries

- Up until the 1950’s: fixed function design
- 50’s: modular design
- 60’s: romantic architectural style
- 80’s: computer stations
- 90’s: online access
* “Library as place” concept introduced
- 2000’s: information commons space
- 10’s: learning commons space 

Trends in Library Space Design

- Value to Neighborhoods
- Value of Proximity to Libraries
- Gathering Place
- Tourist Destination

The Value of Physical Libraries

- Academic Library as Place
- Public Library as Place
- Special Library as Place


Types of Libraries as Places

In Library and Information Science, it is important to acknowledge that Librarians will be sought out to answer hard as well as lifechanging questions. How do you help runaways, poverty, and homelessness? What do you do to make sure they have a chance at life?

Homelessness and Runaways

How Librarians interact, develop, and improve communities they are in. How librarians tackle issues in the environment around them(ie. Poverty, learning issues, and illiteracy

Community Development

Library Partnerships are collaborations between libraries and the rest of the community. Partnerships can help with collection development, funding, and building a positive relationship with the community.

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