the evolving library: taking action and getting results

The Evolving Library:Taking Action and Getting

ResultsCliff Landis, Technology Librarian

Valdosta State Universityhttp://clifflandis.net

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It’s not enough to just create an account.



It’s not enough to shove your bad services into a new place.


What were you thinking?http://www.flickr.com/photos/80039525@N00/538900892


Why do you use emerging technologies in your library?

•Because everyone else is doing it•Outreach•Service

Why do you use emerging technologies in your library?


The librarian approaches to new ideas…


The Planning ApproachTakes too long; jump through hoops;

eventual success or failure

The Committee ApproachExploit the “What If” weakness and DESTROY!!!http://www.flickr.com/photos/49503180328@N01/2299526206


Association Professionals Through the Ages

The Evolving LibraryTry, assess, reflect…Try, assess, reflect…Repeat ad victorium

Action Steps

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TryYoda was wrong…



Be fast



Be human



Don’t over-plan



AssessDo you like me?

Yes

No

Maybe


You can’t measure progress without

measuring


Write assessment into your plans

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Get user feedback (and use it)http://www.flickr.com/photos/17671297@N00/1781605101


Write a 3-Minute Plan

Reflect




BE WILLING TO FAIL. Not every idea can succeed.


Think back to your most amazing user experience… What made it special?


FINAL THOUGHTS


Be willing to do the work


Evolution will take care of the bad ideas.


Create a Culture of Innovation

Create a culture of

innovationwww.flickr.com/photos/21745851@N00/389396046