The Ku-ring-gai library has announced some new technologies being implemented to bring it more into the current technological world, whereas before it's been quite archaic.
First off they are introducing that review system that I mentioned in an earlier post! YAY.
Second, they are bringing in the ability to browse the Ku-ring-gai catalogue via iPhone or other mobile phone device. This will be convienient for all the younger demographic of library goers.
Thirdly they are intergrating with social media, like Facebook! Again reaching out to their younger demographic.
This is a big step forward for Ku-ring-gai, because it has been resistant to change for many many years, due to the primarily senior clientelle base. Older people seem to be less inclined to accept change or new technologies, which is why the library's site and catalogue, as well as the library itself isn't very technologically advanced.
Another reason why Ku-ring-gai is less likely to employ technologies than other libraries is its small size. It's made up of four branches; three small ones and one larger one. I do not think the library gets a large budget from the council and all money must be split between the three.
But primarily, the main resistance to employing Web 2.0 technologies is the older client base and also the conservative nature of the North Shore. Nothing seems to change in the Ku-ring-gai area unless it's really broken.
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