Week 5, Part 2 – Use Cases

This week we will concentrate on examining services that might be of use in Public Libraries, Academic Libraries, Museums, Archives and other information areas. We'll also use the Discussion board to try to imagine new services that might be worth building. 

Readings & Other Content

An Introduction to the Blockchain and Its Implications for Libraries and Medicine Links to an external site.

Blockchain: Merits, Issues, and Suggestions for Compelling Use Cases Links to an external site.

Blockchain Links to an external site., from ALA's Library of the Future

Ways to Use Blockchain in Libraries Links to an external site.

Blockchain Technology in the Library Links to an external site.

Everything* You Always Wanted To Know About Blockchain (But Were Afraid To Ask) Links to an external site.

ARCHANGEL - Trusted Archives of Digital Public Records Links to an external site.

Presearch Links to an external site. - A decentralized web search engine

Does Blockchain have a place in Museums? Links to an external site. 

This startup is creating the cultural cryptocurrency for museums and institutions Links to an external site.

Museums in the Blockchain Era Links to an external site.

UK National Archives to Test Blockchain Tech for Official Record Keeping Links to an external site.

Media Distribution

DECENT Use Case for E-Book Blockchain Distribution Links to an external site.

Download Authors and the Blockchain: Towards a Creator Centered Business Model


An Alliance of Independent Authors white paper

Will MovieCoin's Blockchain Technology Revolutionize Hollywood Film Production? Links to an external site.

17 blockchain music companies reshaping a troubled industry Links to an external site.

MYCELIA Links to an external site.

Can Blockchain Disrupt The E-Book Market? Two Startups Will Find Out Links to an external site.

BLOCKCHAIN FOR PUBLISHING Links to an external site.

Blockchain and Potential Implications for International Book Publishing Links to an external site.

TagTeam

Additional Week 5 Resources Links to an external site.
Libraries Links to an external site.
Museums Links to an external site.
Publishing Links to an external site.
Education Links to an external site.