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Cognitive Machine Intelligence: Applications, Challenges, and Related Technologies offers a compelling exploration of the transformative landscape shaped by the convergence of machine intelligence, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. In this book, the authors navigate through the intricate realms of technology, unveiling the profound impact of cognitive machine intelligence on diverse fields such as communication, healthcare, cybersecurity, and smart city development. The chapters present study on robots and drones to the integration of machine learning with wireless communication networks, IoT, quantum computing, and beyond. The book explores the essential role of machine lear...
What is the public sphere, how is it best described, and what role does it play in modern life? These questions have attracted considerable attention within library and information science circles over several decades, especially regarding public libraries. Circulation of Power contributes to this discussion by proposing a new research framework and new methods for analyzing public sphere communication. Using extensive data gathered from an urban public library infrastructure, this historical case study demonstrates how public sphere communication shaped the infrastructure’s development over time, producing both changes and continuities across the case’s nine periods. Two new conceptual ...
The Handbook on Information Sciences provides a comprehensive overview of the core themes within the discipline, including the organisation of information and how to manage data, and outlines avenues for future research. Discussions on the methodological evolution of the field are enriched by an in-depth evaluation of the use of experimental methods in information sciences.
Practicing Social Justice in Libraries provides practical strategies, tools, and resources to library and information workers and students who wish to drive change in their classrooms, institutions, and communities and incorporate social justice into their everyday practice. With contributions from a diverse group of librarians, who have experience working in different types of institutions and roles, the book showcases the actions information professionals, largely from historically marginalized groups, are taking to create a more socially responsible environment for themselves and their communities. The chapters reflect on personal experiences, best practices for programming, professional ...
While most discoverability evaluation studies in the Library and Information Science field discuss the intersection of discovery layers and library systems, this book looks specifically at digital repositories, examining discoverability from the lenses of system structure, user searches, and external discovery avenues. Discoverability, the ease with which information can be found by a user, is the cornerstone of all successful digital information platforms. Yet, most digital repository practitioners and researchers lack a holistic and comprehensive understanding of how and where discoverability happens. This book brings together current understandings of user needs and behaviors and poses th...
The book presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the impact of AI on various sectors of society to foster a greater understanding of the opportunities and challenges presented by this transformative technology. It explores the impact AI has had on varied sectors of society, including healthcare, education, the workplace, and the economy. It provides a holistic view of this fast-growing technology by critical study of the possible benefits and drawbacks linked with the application of AI in many industries. The book also examines the ethical, social, and economic implications of AI and the potential risks and challenges associated with its use. Focuses on the future influ...
This volume contains the papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Internet Technology and Educational Informatization (ITEI 2022), held during December 23th-25th, 2023 in Harbin, China. Today, the rapid development in Internet and education technology poses new challenges to scientists that requires innovative approach and methodology or eventually new educational theories. Internet technology is the prerequisite for educational informatization to be realized. The specific Conference topics include: Artificial Intelligence in Education; User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction; Distance Education for Computers; Computer Application in Social and Behavioural Sciences; Ped...
Innovations in library services are rapidly developing within numerous areas including building design, program and event planning, patron experience and engagement, literacy program development, and administration and management. To ensure these changes are implemented and considered successfully, a closer look at the challenges, trends, and practices of these innovations is crucial. Technological Advancements in Library Service Innovation examines the recent activities of successful and groundbreaking research and practices around the world surrounding library service innovation and presents various forward-thinking initiatives. It also provides an overview of libraries’ successful experiences, identifies emerging global themes and trends, and offers guidance to library practitioners on how to pursue the recent trends in their own library environment. Covering topics such as technology adoption and organizational structures, this book is ideal for library professionals, researchers, academicians, instructors, and students.
"A great resource for busy library professionals to keep up with the patron privacy crises and questions they frequently face. This book synthesizes librarian opinions, library policies, case studies, empirical research for library and information science and other fields, American Library Association publications, and privacy philosophy"--
Covers topics from what the dark web is, to how it works, to how you can use it, to some of the myths surrounding it. Casting Light on the Dark Web: A Guide for Safe Exploration is an easy-to-read and comprehensive guide to understanding how the Dark Web works and why you should be using it! Readers will be led on a tour of this elusive technology from how to download the platform for personal or public use, to how it can best be utilized for finding information. This guide busts myths and informs readers, while remaining jargon-free and entertaining. Useful for people of all levels of internet knowledge and experience.