Chapter 5. Challenges and Concerns
Abstract
Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 2), “Information Visualization”
Many libraries want to implement information visualization; however, it’s not always this simple. While logic and research tells us that data visualization is beneficial and serves a much-needed purpose, this purpose does not eliminate the challenges that serve as barriers to the implementation of information visualization in libraries. Of these challenges, the most common include affordability; lack of expertise, skills, or education; lack of defined roles and responsibilities for staff in library; lack of technological infrastructure; and others. Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 3), “Information Visualization,” looks at these challenges and concerns.
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