Contemplating an age of computational rationalisation

Authors

  • Gary Horrocks

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/elucidate861

Keywords:

AI, Artificial Intelligence, Gamification, Data, Open source, Social media, Technology

Abstract

In November 2023 CILIP hosted its inaugural digital transformation event ‘Libraries Rewired’ – rebranded as Rewired for 2024, in London. ‘Tech-curious’ library, information and knowledge professionals converged on the capital for a day that embraced everything from AI and data to advocacy and value proposition. The predominating theme was that the LIS community is not at the forefront of fundamental paradigm changing developments and needs proactively to set the agenda for the future, not respond to it. Here are just a few personal takeaways.

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Published

2025-08-21

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2025): ELUCIDATE SUMMER 2025

Section

Editorial

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Copyright (c) 2025 Gary Horrocks

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