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If this then that: an introduction to automated task services
1a Medical Library, Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire , Eau Claire , Wisconsin , USA.
Automated task services connect websites and apps, enabling custom rules for automated actions. Librarians can leverage these tools for tasks like social media management and weather alerts, enhancing efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Computer Science
Background:
- Automated task services enable users to create custom rules linking different online platforms and devices.
- Services like If This Then That (IFTTT) facilitate automation by triggering actions on one site based on events on another.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the functionality and applications of automated task services.
- To identify potential uses of these services for librarians and library operations.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing automated task services and their capabilities.
- Exploration of use cases relevant to library professionals.
Main Results:
- A growing number of automated task services are available, offering vast combinations of rules, triggers, and actions.
- These services can integrate websites, apps, business tools, and devices like smartphones and home automation equipment.
Conclusions:
- Automated task services offer significant potential for streamlining tasks in various professional settings, including libraries.
- Librarians can utilize these services for automating social media, receiving weather-related reminders, and other efficiency-boosting activities.
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