Abstract：Emerging technologies for libraries archives and museumstrends and projections This edition of the column focuses on emerging technologies in libraries archives and museumsas seen from the internet cybersphere and blogsThe trends and projections for the emerging technologies in the years ahead are discussedParticularly of interest are the trends in the heritage institutions for creating avenues for their clientele to experience lifelong learning right there in the librariesarchives or museumsTechnology is changing the future of libraries and more new innovations are introducedAs noted by Chloe Wenborn in her post of April 112018This growing focus on the accessibility of digital resources will undoubtedly impact the role of library professionalsLibrarians will be challenged tolearn new skills to be able to implement the new technologies for learningresearch and information for their patronsThis could lead to an increased focus on learning and development within librariesa shift in what is taught in library and information science courses or perhaps simply an expectation of librarians to extend their professional developmentThe technologies promise to be very beneficial to librarieslibrary professionals and library usersSmart appliances and voice-controlled assistants are examples of the technologies that are impacting on societyAcademic libraries in particular are expected to collaborate more across the globe andre-think their library spacesto include activities they hitherto ignoredIn 1020 or even 30 years from now we could see libraries with completely paperless reading areastouchscreen information portals and robotic assistants as guidesThe real innovations remain to be seenRead more at ONeil of the Wiley Network described ten top trends of technology for 2018 that were discussed at the ISTE Conference in JuneThese trends ranged from fake news to the power of informationLibrariesarchives and museums are increasingly thinking outside the boxhelping their users to get at e-resources and teaching them new skills to help them in their day-to-day activitiesRead more on the ISTE conference and the top trends at Library AutomationFuture libraries may use robotic assistants to guide readersConsulting ServiceWith the advancement of technologylibraries will need to learn new skills to implement new technologies to better provide learningresearch and information for their readersInstificational CollectionThrough technologies such as touch screen information portallibraries can more conveniently manage and organize their information and informationThis article mainly discusses emerging technical trends in librariesarchives and museumsAmong themthe impact of technologies such as smart home appliances and voice control assistants on societyas well as the technological innovation that libraries may have in the futuresuch as completely paperless reading areastouch screen information portals and robotic assistants