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Lorraine Beard - Head of Digital Technologies and Services SCONUL WINTER CONFERENCE 2014
Eureka! – changing student perception of the Library at the University of Manchester
Innovation & Strategy
“At Manchester we've taken a strategic and bold approach and encouraged the library to be part of the university's decision-making discussions as well as being very vocal in what we can do to help achieve university goals”
“Library Futures: The University of Manchester Library” The Guardian, Wednesday 7 August 2013
Innovation Group
• Platform for new ideas • Champions innovative projects • Dual staff/student focus • All levels and departments
Eureka! – the concept
Eureka! - the brand
Doing things differently
Enabling skills
Eureka! Winner 2014
• Jack Green – delivering books to students
• ‘Click and collect’ • Amazon lockers for collection
Customer Insights
• PC/desk availability • finding a book • sharing reviews • student well being • storage – laptops and books
Quick-Wins
• Textbook Rescue • Living plant project • Book trolleys • Ear plugs • Umbrella Stands
Well Being
• Tai-Chi classes • Relaxation techniques • Bowen therapy • Now – exploring sleep pods
BookedIn • Rewards based • Share reviews/ resources • with The University of Glasgow Library and Running
in the Halls
Eureka! – just part of our story…
• Embedding innovation within our culture • Link to strategy • Customer-led
Innovation and Culture Change
• More risk taking • Encourage creativity • Don’t be afraid to fail • More questioning
Real value of Eureka!
• Student-led service innovation • Student skills • Impact – Library profile • Changing student perception • New partnerships