Friday, February 2, 2018

Blockchain in the Library? Researchers Explore Potential Applications



Blockchain in the Library? Researchers Explore Potential Applications



Blockchain is a hot topic—the buzzword of the year, according to The Guardian. The technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, blockchain promises a new, decentralized way of recording and storing data. Experts are speculating about its potential uses in business, law and education, and San José State University’s School of Information has received a $100,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to find out whether blockchain could be useful for libraries.

Other universities are also investigating the potential of blockchain technology for libraries.

Debbie Ginsberg, educational technology librarian at Chicago-Kent College of Law, is interested in how law libraries could use blockchain to authenticate primary sources.



Regards

Prof. Pralhad Jadhav 

Master of Library & Information Science (NET Qualified) 
Senior Manager @ Knowledge Repository  
Khaitan & Co 

Twitter Handle | @Pralhad161978

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