Library Technology Industry Update
Abstract: Our long-term industry watcher and popular speaker, Breeding, relates the latest events and trends in the library technology industry. He authors the annual Library Systems Report published in American Libraries which covers strategic technology products used by libraries and the vendors that develop and support them. Following the rounds of consolidation in recent years, technology products and strategies have evolved according to new priorities. Open-source products are well established and continue to have a major impact on the industry. This session shares the results of a recent 2022 industry review and report.