Alman, Susan

Blockchain (Library Futures Series)

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ISBN 13:
9780838917435
author:
Alman, Susan
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
ALA Editions
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
17.8 x 12.7 centimetres
Genre:
Computers, Server & Database, General Database,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£22.59

Description

Blockchain: A Primer for Librarians and Information Professionals Blockchain technology has far-reaching implications for the future of the information professions. This distributed database uses cryptographic validation to organize data into records, which are timestamped and linked to previous records, making it secure and tamper-proof. Libraries can benefit from blockchain technology in various ways, including improved operations and services. Editors Susan Alman and Sandra Hirsh offer a comprehensive introduction to blockchain, featuring essays from information professionals who have experience with blockchain technologies. This book presents valuable ideas for exploration relevant to anyone interested in the future of librarianship.

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