Librarian Entrepreneurs: Demystifying A Professional Oxymoron Inspiration, Innovation, Celebration An Entrepreneurial Conference June 4, 2009 Steven Bell – Associate University Librarian Temple University

Seven Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Design Thinking

What is Design Anyway?

What They Have in Common The Design Approach! empathic thinking identifying the problem before the solution brainstorming process prototyping process formative/summative evaluation

Identify the problem before the solution Understand the users Work creatively to identify and develop the solution Bottom Line – it’s how designers approach challenges Key Points:

Design T hinking Empathic Design Prototyping process Formative and summative evaluation

Ten Tips for Aspiring Librarian Entrepreneurs

Next Steps Talk to the users Talk about the core values Talk about the design Talk about the “tolerance level”

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