1. Emerging technologies
YiWen Hon @yiwen_h
David Low
CILIP HLG Conference 2018
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2. This is an interactive session! 2
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This is an interactive session!
We are going to be looking at four different technologies together over the next 60 minutes.
The technologies are:
AI / machine learning
Blockchain
Augmented reality / Virtual reality
Smart assistants / voice control

3. What is it and how does it work? Keep it short and sweet!3
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Step 1 (10 mins):
In your group please come up with a short paragraph about the technology you have been given.
What is it and how does it work?
Keep it short and sweet!

4. Please rotate so that you are looking at a different topic4
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Step 2 (10 mins):
Please rotate so that you are looking at a different topic
Consider the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that health librarians face with regards to this technology

5. Please rotate so that you are looking at a different topic5
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Step 3 (10 mins):
Please rotate so that you are looking at a different topic
Please come up with some actions that libraries and librarians can take to adopt / use these technologies.

6. Please rotate so that you are looking at a different topic6
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Step 4 (10 mins):
Please rotate so that you are looking at a different topic
Please consider any social / ethical implications of this technology.

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Wrapping up
Let’s vote! Which technology do you think will be most important for health libraries and librarians over the next 5-10 years?
Why? What can we do?

8. Please write on a post-it your key takeaway from today’s session.8
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Discussion
Are there any emerging technologies missing from today’s session that you thought should have been included / discussed?
Please write on a post-it your key takeaway from today’s session.