Wearable Technology: Smart Watches to Google Glass for Libraries

by Tom Bruno, Ellyssa Kroski (Editor)

Emerging devices are placing powerful computing abilities into the wardrobes of consumers through wearable technology which combines fashion and function in new and exciting ways. The most recognizable of these emerging gadgets is Google Glass. Wearable Smart Watches to Google Glass for Libraries provides a comprehensive overview of the current wearable technology landscape, the types of devices and functionality available, the benefits and limitations of this type of technology, and how you can make use of it in your library. Learn the ins and outs of Google Glass and other devices along with the privacy and other concerns that your organization needs to know about. With this informative handbook, Discover how you can utilize use these new tools for language translations, creating videos, providing mobile reference, and much more.In this “how-to” guide for incorporating wearable technology into your library’s services, programming, and activities, you will to circulate wearable technology in your libraryHow to Use Google Glass as an Alternative to Traditional Info/ReferenceHow to Initiate a Wearable Technology Training Program for Library StaffHow to create first-person videos using GoPro CamerasHow to add real-time translation services using Google GlassHow to use wearable technology as a promotional tool for your libraryMake Your Own Immersive Virtual Reality Headset using Google Cardboard

134 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2015

About the author

Tom Bruno was born in New Jersey (Exit 3 of the Jersey Turnpike, to be precise!). An early reader, he planned his childhood activities around the weekly arrival of the county bookmobile and frequented every book store within half a day's ride of his three-speed bike.

Tom's bibliomania inevitably brought him to the Athens of America, where after a misguided attempt to become an astronaut at MIT he decided to complete his Bachelor's degree in Ancient Greek and Latin at Boston University and then his Master's degree in Library Science at Simmons College.

When he's not writing, Tom is a librarian, helping other people get their much-needed book fix!

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Tom^Bruno = main list [this author]
Tom^^Bruno = Science Fiction & Fantasy

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 2 out of 5]

Spy Camera Glasses, Google Glass, and Smart Watches are the most prominently featured forms of wearable technology.
The book doesn't cover much on the basis of how to acquire them, but it certainly offers up a lot of ideas on how to use them.
I understand the books' appeal for libraries, but for most, even from larger systems, its a far-fetched dream.

The book also feels outdated because it doesn't include things like Fitbit, Stairmaster, apps or even LED projects.

[Manish Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice book to read and utilise to give hands on experience for Technology enthusiasts through library resources.