Millennials and the adoption of new technologies in libraries through the diffusion of innovations process

Heidi Blackburn · 2011 · Library Hi Tech

Summary. Millennials drive technology adoption in libraries by acting as change agents and early adopters. While libraries suggest new technologies as solutions to problems, adoption lags behind other sectors. Millennials use specific communication channels to shift employee attitudes toward new tools. Understanding technology adoption through diffusion theory rather than focusing on individual tools helps explain the broader paradigm shift in how libraries embrace innovation.

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Blackburn, H.. (2011). Millennials and the adoption of new technologies in libraries through the diffusion of innovations process. Library Hi Tech. https://doi.org/10.1108/07378831111189769

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DOI: 10.1108/07378831111189769
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: innovation-theory, broadband-and-digital, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28