NAME: PRISCILLA NKANSAH BUABENG

INDEX NUMBER: 10813455

CAMPUS GROUP: MAIN CAMPUS

DATE: 21st May, 2021

NAME OF LECTURER: DE-GRAFT JOHNSON

Disruptive innovations and trends such as the internet of things, robotics, virtual

reality, and artificial intelligence (AI) are challenging the way people live and

function in the current and evolving world.

i. Fusion of technologies

ii. Connectivity

iii. Technology break throughs,

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, like the previous revolutions, has the ability to

increase global income levels and boost the quality of life for people all over the

world. You can now order a taxi, book a ride, purchase a product, make a payment,

listen to music, watch a movie, or play a game from the comfort of your own home.

(i) New technology is rapidly being adopted by the global labor market. New

technology makes it easier for businesses to automate repetitive jobs,

which could upset the balance of job duties between humans and machines

and algorithms

Over the past two decades, the use of digital technologies has resulted in the

abolition of certain jobs while the development of new, previously unknown job
 titles. The growth of online flight comparison sites, for example, has significantly

reduced the number of physical travel agents, and advances in mobile technology

have made switchboard operators obsolete.

(ii) The adoption of cyber-physical technologies such as the Internet of Things and the

Internet of Systems is part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry

4.0.

 The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term that refers to a The Internet of Things,

also known as IoT, is a network of interconnected smart devices that allows

each device to communicate (that is, send and receive data) with other devices

on the network.

 The Internet of Systems is a set of interconnected systems. Company-owned

systems that can gather data from IoT networks and make independent

decisions about marketing strategies, revenues, and other aspects of your

business.

 Our lives will be pointless without work, leading to drug abuse, crime, and

widespread public unrest.

(iii) In addition to new roles and responsibilities, the 4th Industrial Revolution may

lead to an increase in the use of specialist contractors or remote workers by

businesses. Employers can become more accepting of current workers who choose to

work remotely or with more flexibility as a result of new technologies and changing

demands.
It can allow them to hire a global workforce, boost employee morale and engagement,

scale more quickly, and achieve new levels of productivity.

(iv) The Fourth Industrial Revolution would have an effect on virtually every sector,

with The Economist estimating that 50% of workers will be automated. However,

since robots, like human workers, have a specific skill set, some sectors are more

likely to be automated than others.

The OECD published a list of functions that are likely to become redundant or

automated in particular industries. Food processing, building, washing, driving, and

agricultural occupations are at the top of the list.

(v) Finally, the Fourth Industrial Revolution would alter not only what we do, but who

we are as well. Our sense of privacy, our notions of ownership, our consumption

habits, the time we dedicate to work and leisure, and how we grow our professions,

cultivate our skills, meet people, and nurture relationships will all be affected by it.

The list goes on and on because we are only limited by our imagination.

Privacy is one of the most significant individual problems raised by emerging

information technologySimilarly, the biotech and AI revolutions are redefining what

it means to be human by pushing back the existing limits of life span, fitness, intellect,

and capacities, forcing us to redefine our moral and ethical boundaries.

Q1b.
1. Creating programs that are interesting to researchers and students: Google isn't

always the best option. As a result, the librarian completely comprehends the needs

and desires of students and researchers, allowing them to make a significant and

engaging difference in their work in the future.

2. Handling research data management tools: Data curation and research management

can take place in the libraries on campus.

To make this possible, librarians will need the help of their faculty and supervisors,

but they will also need to stay up to date on data processing advances so that analysis

does not become stale.

3. Putting the value of a librarian into perspective: Academic libraries are always on a

tight budget. This means that libraries must come up with convincing explanations of

how important their work is month after month, year after year, always with a

looming bottom line in mind. However, research has shown a connection between

student grade point averages and library material use, according to the American

Library Association. Staff must convey this connection and show why libraries need

more focus and public participation.

4. Digital preservation: Not only are there excellent products available to assist

libraries in doing so - even for the largest of collections - but it's becoming the trend

or norm
5. A broadening and more diverse consumer base: the twentieth century saw a major

change in technological advancement that influenced people of all ages. According to

21stCentury Library, a librarian may have to assist customers from six different

generations on any given day, ranging from baby boomers to millennials.

6. Nailing down library policies: With the increased usage of online tools, there are

many questions that might need to address to the administration. If the university can

buy e-books in addition to conventional print outlets, for example. Alternatively, as

many modern academic research centers are discovering, textbooks may not be

needed at all. There are only a few examples of library policies that staff and

administrators should be aware of as the year progresses.

7. Role development: Open Access has allowed librarians to become experts in an

ever-increasing number of subjects. Although no organization can process data at the

same rate as a machine, it can appear that way at times.

Adding budgeting and resource constraints to the mix will exacerbate the issue.

REFERNCE

 Author, Klaus Schwab (2016) - World Economic Forum Article

 Editor, Mcfee Erik- Fourth Industrial Revolution Impact