1. Library mobile apps

 

2. Library bookmark apps

An app that offers functionalities such as a library catalogue, interactive library guides, a library virtual tour, an interactive calendar with all the library’s events, the possibility to loan and read electronic books and articles, the possibility to reserve the library’s resources or to pay for some services represent a real benefit for the patrons, facilitating their activities.

 

 

3.   Augmented reality app

 

 

4. Self-service printing, copying, and scanning solutions

 

5. 3D printers

3D printing has been a highly debated topic these past years and now that 3D printers have reached a lower price point, it is much easier for people to get access to them. More and more academic libraries offer this service (a map of all libraries offering 3D printing can be found here) and its deployment is substantial across different disciplines and really popular among students.

 

 

6. Robots

There is a number of libraries who have already successfully implemented some kind of automated technology. For example, the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library in Chicago has an automated storage and a retrieval system housed in a large underground space.

 

7. Book delivery drone

 

 

8. Digital interface for printed books

 


 

 

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