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Book SynopsisEmerging devices are placing powerful computing abilities into the wardrobes of consumers through wearable technology which combines fashion and function in new and exciting ways. The most recognizable of these emerging gadgets is Google Glass. Wearable Technology: Smart Watches to Google Glass for Libraries provides a comprehensive overview of the current wearable technology landscape, the types of devices and functionality available, the benefits and limitations of this type of technology, and how you can make use of it in your library. Learn the ins and outs of Google Glass and other devices along with the privacy and other concerns that your organization needs to know about. With this informative handbook, Discover how you can utilize use these new tools for language translations, creating videos, providing mobile reference, and much more.In this how-to guide for incorporating wearable technology into your library's services, programming, and activities, you will learn:How to circu
Trade ReviewLibrarians who are interested in incorporating wearable technologies into library programs and services will appreciate this handy guide as few works address the challenges of understanding and deploying wearables in any setting, let alone libraries. . . .[O]verall the information is suited for librarians in any type of library setting, particularly those who like to be technology-forward. * Journal of the Medical Library Association *
I enthusiastically recommend the Library Technology Essentials series. Many libraries will want to invest in the entire set as a professional development resource since they will inevitably face some degree of involvement with each of the volume topics. Library technologists will want one of these books at their side as they launch new projects or initiatives. Ellyssa Kroski has shepherded a collection that makes an important contribution to the professional practice of library technology. -- Marshall Breeding, Independent Consultant, Speaker, and Author; editor Library Technology Guide editor, Computers in Libraries columnist, and Smart Libraries Newsletter editor
Table of ContentsForeword by Ellyssa Kroski Preface Acknowledgments Chapter One: An Introduction to Wearable Technology Chapter Two: Getting Started With Wearable Technology Chapter Three: Tools and Applications Chapter Four: Library Examples and Case Studies Chapter Five: Step-by-Step Library Projects for Wearable Technology Chapter Six: Tips and Tricks Chapter Seven: Future Trends Chapter Eight: Recommended Reading Index About the Author
