Quarterly Update

Carol Schuetz, editor

Emerging Technologies Section (ETS)

by

Rachael A. Cohen, Editor

RUSA Update – Emerging Technologies Section (ETS) – pre-midwinter update, November 2018

RUSA’s Emerging Technology Section is in full swing! Plan to join us at Midwinter for our Hot Topics discussion about digital assistants and AI. You’re also welcome at our All Committee meeting, where you can learn more about the ongoing work of the section.

Questions or comments on what you would like to see the section working on! Send your thoughts to lily.todorinova @ rutgers .edu
Lily Todorinova,ETS Chair

Programs/Discussions at Midwinter

Title: ALL the Bells and Whistles? A Discussion of (the many) Emerging Technologies in Libraries

Description: Feeling overwhelmed by all of the shiny things? Not sure of what emerging technologies to implement or pass on? Engage in lively conversation and crowdsource for solutions to your tech questions, confusions, and woes! Use #etsreftalk on Twitter to join the conversation during this session.

Coming Soon on the 2018 ALA Ballot: Slate of Candidates

The ETS Nominations Committee has put forward a slate of candidates for Vice-chair/Chair Elect, and ETS Professional Development Director. In the New Year, we’ll be sharing profiles of the candidates so that you can get to know these individuals ahead of the release of the ALA Ballot.