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The Fourth Industrial Revolution
01 Jan 2016-
TL;DR: The response to this technological revolution must be integrated and comprehensive, involving all stakeholders of the global polity, from the public and private sectors to academia and civil society, as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before. We do not yet know just how it will unfold, but one thing is clear: the response to it must be integrated and comprehensive, involving all stakeholders of the global polity, from the public and private sectors to academia and civil society.
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TL;DR: A future in which the design, synthesis, characterization and application of molecules and materials is accelerated by artificial intelligence is envisaged.
Abstract: Here we summarize recent progress in machine learning for the chemical sciences. We outline machine-learning techniques that are suitable for addressing research questions in this domain, as well as future directions for the field. We envisage a future in which the design, synthesis, characterization and application of molecules and materials is accelerated by artificial intelligence.
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TL;DR: An important implication from the theory is that analytical skills will become less important, as AI takes over more analytical tasks, giving the “softer” intuitive and empathetic skills even more importance for service employees.
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly reshaping service by performing various tasks, constituting a major source of innovation, yet threatening human jobs We develop a theory of AI job repl
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors studied how the adoption of different Industry 4.0 technologies is associated with expected benefits for product, operations and side-effects aspects in the Brazilian industry.
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Swansea University1, University of Bradford2, Loughborough University3, University of Bedfordshire4, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research5, Aston University6, University of Edinburgh7, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi8, Delft University of Technology9, Copenhagen Business School10, Norwich University11, Government of Tamil Nadu12, University of Greenwich13, Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli14, Symbiosis International University15, University of Essex16, University of the West of England17, Capgemini18
TL;DR: This research offers significant and timely insight to AI technology and its impact on the future of industry and society in general, whilst recognising the societal and industrial influence on pace and direction of AI development.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore and discuss the library and information science (LIS) job market in South Africa through an analytical literature review and the content analysis of recent longitudinal newspaper scanning (2009 - 2012) of LIS job advertisements in the country.
Abstract: This paper explores and discusses the library and information science (LIS) job market in South Africa through an analytical literature review and the content analysis of recent longitudinal newspaper scanning (2009 - 2012) of LIS job advertisements in the country. We note that the LIS job market in South Africa experienced steady growth from 2009 to 2011, but declined in 2012. The results reveal that the public sector is still the main employer of LIS professionals. We also note the growing number of new job titles and functions relevant to the information/knowledge economy. Furthermore, information technology (IT) has become an important skill for LIS professionals to possess. We conclude that the study could inform curriculum review in LIS schools in South Africa, and recommend that LIS schools explore and exploit new directions and ideas as they prepare students for the library and general information service sector. The paper is divided into three parts: i) an overview of LIS education in Africa; ii) the LIS job market in Africa and South Africa; and iii) job trends in South Africa. Suggestions for further exploration are provided.
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...…and abstracting, information retrieval, bibliometrics, databases, Computer Literacy, Digital Literacy Organisation of Knowledge/Information ( see Ocholla et al 2013) classification, cataloguing, metadata, Dublin Core, bibliographies, indexing, abstracting, information architecture ,semantic…...
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TL;DR: The results revealed that IT has a significant influence on the LIS job market in South Africa, which has led to LIS jobs requiring basic computer literacy, and advanced IT knowledge and skills.
Abstract: IT (information technology) and its association with communication technology (information and communication technologies (ICTs)) have changed the way libraries operate. Today, ICTs play a very important role in the library environment. Traditional library tasks such as cataloguing, circulation, and collection development, which were performed manually a few decades ago, have now been automated to a lesser or greater extent. This has led to changes in some library and information science (LIS) job titles and job descriptions over the years. As a result, LIS professionals have been compelled to acquire IT skills. This study was conducted to investigate whether IT has an influence on LIS job titles and requirements in the South African LIS job market. It sought to answer these questions: (1) Has IT influenced job titles in the LIS job market in South Africa? (2) What IT knowledge and skills are required in the LIS job market in South Africa? A newspaper scan for LIS-related job advertisements over a period ...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the essential skills, attitudes and personality traits that research librarians in Kenya should possess were investigated through documentary analysis, interviews, social network analysis and focus group discussions.
Abstract: Discussion on competencies for librarians is not new. Several librarianship scholars and practitioners have proposed diverse skill-sets over the years. While some of these suggestions correspond, others contradict. Further, whereas specific skill-sets have been proposed for various types of libraries, only general job descriptions exist for research librarians. So far, there seems to be no in-depth competency specifications for any category of librarians in Kenya. Through documentary analysis, interviews, social network analysis and focus group discussions, this study investigated the essential skills, attitudes and personality traits that research librarians in Kenya should possess. The findings indicate that interpersonal, management, information communication technology, and research skills are increasingly becoming as important for research librarians as the traditional core librarianship competencies. The paper concludes that the development of such skills through training and retraining programmes should be prioritised.
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