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Submitted by mciocia on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 12:56pm

In Into a New World of Librarianship Michael Stephens discusses the most important traits librarians 2.0 should have for make libraries “socially and emotionally engaging” centers and therefore ways for successfully implementing these technologies.

I previously interviewed a

Submitted by jasminabad on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 3:15pm.

I previously interviewed a dean of a university library and he made an interesting point regarding adopting technology.  While the library is a trendspotter, it should stay just ahead of the curve and not too far ahead because it may adopt technologies that may eventually be quickly redeveloped (I remember my high school bought laser disk players...remember those?...DVDs came in a blink...now there are BDs...I'm sure those laser disk players are still there).  He also mentioned the struggle with faculty regarding discarding old technology.  There was a faculty member who waged a battle with the library because they were going to get rid of cassette tape collection. 

I remember those laser disks!

Submitted by grace.v on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 8:40pm.

I remember those laser disks! Those are the huge disks right?  You're right, things are changing so fast.  I think CD's and DVD's might soon be gone (or maybe used a lot less) because we can just download files into our hard drive--so I guess it doesn't matter that Bluray won over HD...

I think Stephens makes a good

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Submitted by Shawn Iles on Mon, 12/01/2008 - 4:59pm.

I think Stephens makes a good point when he suggests that users be included in the planning process.  Gaining user perspectives prior to implementing a new service or Web 2.0 tool increases the likelihood for success.  The community is more likely to accept and use something that they have been consulted on.

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