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Exploring Tech Trends in Libraries

This list compiles some works of interest about robots, wearable technology, encryption, and digital spaces and is a companion to the EPL blog article "Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch for Library Members"

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  • The Mathematics of Secrets

    Cryptography From Caesar Ciphers to Digital Encryption

    Holden, Joshua, 1970-
    This is the go to book for understanding how encryption works. Using historical anecdotes and real world examples, Holden guides readers though code making and code breaking.
    Book, 2017Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2017] — 005.82 HOL
  • Algorithms of Oppression

    How Search Engines Reinforce Racism

    Noble, Safiya Umoja
    Noble takes on the digital divide with a radically fresh perspective. It's not just about access—disparity exists in the way that technology works too.
    Book, 2018New York : New York University Press, [2018] — 025.04252 GOO NOB
  • Gods and Robots

    Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology

    Mayor, Adrienne, 1946-
    This book is a history of artificial life and a great primer for the philosophy, history, and mythology that underpins robotics and AI today.
    Book, 2018Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2018] — 609.01 MAY
  • Gods and Robots

    Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology

    Mayor, Adrienne, 1946-
    Streaming Audiobook, 2018[United States] : Princeton University Press, 2018. — Internet Access
  • Are you a jewelry maker, fashion designer, costume designer, or cosplayer looking to take your creative work to the next level? This is the book for you! Hartman provides projects and ideas of varying difficulties building knowledge. Suitable for…
    Book, 2014Sebastopol, CA : Maker Media, c2014. — 004.167 HAR
  • Audiobook CD, 2013New York : Simon & Schuster, [2013] — CD 303.4833 LAN
  • A great book for thinking about the digital divide from the perspective of a writer dreaming about a democratic information economy.
    Book, 2013New York : Simon & Schuster, [2013] — 303.4833 LAN
  • Dragnet Nation

    a Quest for Privacy, Security, and Freedom in a World of Relentless Surveillance

    Angwin, Julia
    The premise, tone, and pacing of this book makes it a great read. Angwin conducts a series of experiments to find out who has our information and whether we can take it back.
    Book, 2014New York : Times Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2014. — 323.448 ANG
  • MacKenzie looks at how best to make wearables work for you in supporting a fitness journey. The book comes recommended for a balanced look at the value and limitations of technology.
    Book, 2017Las Vegas : Victory Belt Publishing, 2017. — 613.7 MACK
  • Digital Disconnect

    How Capitalism Is Turning the Internet Against Democracy

    McChesney, Robert Waterman, 1952-
    McChesney tackles the complex space where the internet and the economy meet. While once the internet may have been considered the great empowering connector, issues of access, digital literacy, and democracy call that into question.
    Book, 2013New York : New Press, 2013. — 302.231 MCC