Generation Y & the Future of the Web

While catching up on the ALA American Libraries Direct E-newsletter one item caught my eye in particular.

See - Why Gen Y is going to change the web

Worth a read to understand the Generation from approximately 13 yrs to 31 yrs old - labeled Gen Y. Social Networking is really big as are social causes. If a job can't be fun then they will look elsewhere. Bosses beware and get ready to change your expectations and mindset to keep the younger generation happy and productive!

I too will need to consider how I can reach out to these socially enabled and wired kids. What they are looking for isn't always something to read - maybe they want a sound bite or a Youtube video and not a book. . . gee will anyone of Gen Y even want to read to the end of this posting. Sorry there's no fun picture posted.

From your Gen X librarian exploring this new generation/mindset to better serve.

Creative Discovery

The following is a new powerpoint I've recently presented on the research process. All of our decisions and thinking processes can be improved by utilizing this model and specifically realizing the inevitability of an increase in uncertainty as we explore new information and ideas.



That's it for now. I'll keep learning and sharing as I'm on this Web 2.0 discovery.