Library Trends and Developments in a Technologically Driven Era

Authors

  • Anyanitha Distanont College of Innovation, Thammasat University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1159-4946
  • Orapan Khongmalai College of Innovation, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Sasipin Distanont Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Chansin Treenuchagron Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/ecie.19.1.2486

Keywords:

Library Trends, Library Transformation, Library Services Innovation, Community Engagement, sustainable developmentrural areas

Abstract

The rapid evolution of digital technologies has significantly impacted how libraries operate and serve their communities, leading to a transformative shift in library services internationally. Despite the widespread acknowledgment of this digital shift, there remains a substantial gap in understanding of how libraries are adapting to these changes, particularly in terms of integrating digital innovations to enhance user access and engagement. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by examining the directional trends of library development in the context of digital transformation. By analysing library services in three regions - Europe, the United States of America, and Asia - critical adaptations and innovations are identified that are shaping the future of library services. The goal is to illuminate the current landscape and propose strategic directions to help library stakeholders with planning and implementation.

Author Biographies

Orapan Khongmalai, College of Innovation, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand

Orapan Khongmalai received her Ph.D in 2009 in international business from School of Management, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). She has been an associate professor at the College of Innovation, Thammasat University, Thailand. Her teaching areas include project management, knowledge management, and change management. Her current research projects and activities focus in the areas of performance management, project management, sustainable development, and social innovation. 

Sasipin Distanont, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Sasipin Distanont, Ph.D., received her Bachelor's Degree (1st Class Honours) in Chinese from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 2005. She then went on to earn her Master of Arts in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from Yunnan Normal University in China in 2007. She completed her doctoral degree in the Department of Educational Technology at Kasetsart University, Thailand, in 2023. She currently serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Mahidol University, Thailand. Her research interests lie in Chinese language and culture, teaching and learning, and educational technology and communication.

Chansin Treenuchagron, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

Chansin treenuchagron , BA econ , Thammasat university 1981. Master degree in econ graduate school Chulanlongkorn university 1987 and Honorable doctor technology management innovation Since 1982-2020 , Chansin was employee of PTT PLC , biggest energy company in Thailand , from very junior personel till to be CEO of PTT 2018-2020. He worked with PTT 38 years with 19 positions and more than 20 directors of PTT subsidiaries. His current positions are 1) TG PLC. rehab administration planner, 20 PTT PLC. Independent Director and 3) Chairman of Thammasat Alumni Association.

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Published

2024-09-20

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): 19th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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