Discussing the application of new technologies in New Zealand libraries

back to reality

I went to the digital futures 2.0 summit and the national digital forum last week. Loved both of them, not entirely sure what this means for my library - I've still got to sort that out for my report. Quick thoughts...

Collaboration is the new black. No wait, sustainability is the new black.

Broadband is going to save us - if only we can keep the power on

Broadband is only an enabler, it'll be useless if we can't figure out what to do with it

I'll never be out of a job - those young Gen Y's are going to be off doing their own thing and won't want to work where I do

I'll be out of a job in 5 years - those young Gen Y's will come through and revolutionise the work space

There's a digital divide that exists because of a number of factors - it's not just economic but also social, age based, geographical, inclination, education, plus a whole lot more

people talk about innovation and productivity a lot but do they know what they actually mean?

NZ's digital future has to more than about internet/broadband