New Technologies & Approaches and Their Impact on Libraries

Info 2006, Tel AvivBy Greg R. Notess,

SearchEngineShowdown.com

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OverviewOverview

Ajax Rise of videos Flash conversion Web2.0 examples

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AjaxAjax

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML Don’t need to understand the

technology Just know what it can do

Better usability More interaction

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Early ExamplesEarly Examples

Flickr: Slideshows Google Maps: Drag map around Results as you type

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Library ExamplesLibrary Examples

OCLC’s Phoenix Live OPAC OpenWorldCat Records http://orhost.org:9997

Guesstimate at Virginia Tech Library Estimates # of results while typing http://addison.vt.edu/

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Many Other ApplicationsMany Other Applications

Free, Web-based Software Early Development Stages Uncertain Monetization

But Potential for Ads, Business Pricing, Support Options, Etc.

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Several TypesSeveral Types

Thumbstacks: Presentations iRows: Spreadsheet ZohoWriter: Word Processing LazyBase: Database MyImager: Image Editing

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Software OptionsSoftware Options

Forthcoming July Online column "Web-Based Software and the

New Desktops on the Web." Early view:

protopage.com/websoft

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Video ImpactVideo Impact

Broadband increasing Web as entertainment Video via digital cameras &

phones

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Many Video InitiativesMany Video Initiatives

YouTube Google Video And more Delivered via

Flash application

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Library ImpactLibrary Impact

Screencasting Video Tutorials Screen and Mouse Movements Audio Commentary

Questions?Questions?

Thank you!greg@notess.com