LIBR 246-12: Web 2.0 and Social Networking Tools (Fall 2008)

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.

The key institutional barriers I can think of are: the inability to explore these technologies during work time, restrictions in IT polices that relate to security issues which prevent access to some sites and downloadable applications, and time as it relates to barriers (since priorities are already set within the regular workflow). I also believe the additional barriers of personal attitudes that relate to how we adapt and incorporate technological change are also important.