Re-strategising the library in a post-DER world: A proposal
From the beginning: Books are for use. Every reader his [or her] book. Every book its reader. Save the time of the User. The library is a growing organism
But, before we start, what do we want? Relevance Future proofing Cost-effectiveness Value Visibility
How do we get it – consider the process Situations and trends – readings from the front line SWOT – finding our place Designing the future “ we will need to do more with less and we must be clear about our priorities, our responsibilities and our constraints.” British Library – Living Knowledge
Situation and trends Begin at the beginning – what research is telling us: Library surveys and research. Drivers of change. Change management Design, practice, projects. Library skills and pedagogies
Situation and trends Library surveys and research: Supportive Principals Advocacy Information Skills Learning Labs The library brand is still strong!
Situation and trends Drivers of Change: Economic Inertial Social Technological Educational We need to harness these forces!
Situation and trends Change Management: Leadership Metrics Connections “… a planned, deliberate, sustained effort to raise awareness of an issue. It’s an ongoing process in which support and understanding are built incrementally over an extended period of time and using a wide variety of marketing and public relations tools” – Bonnano and Moore 2012
Situation and trends Design, practice, projects: Douglas and Wilkinson 2010 – partners/personal Ontario – learning hubs Gordon 2010 – culture of inquiry Taylor 2012 – library spaces We don’t follow, we lead
Situation and trends Library skills and pedagogies: Networking Embedding Information skills Information literacy Librarians = grades
Where are we now? - SWOT? IFLA – 5 trends: new technologies, online education, privacy/data boundaries, hyper-connectivity, global economy
Where are we now - SWOT What resonates with you? StrengthWeakness OpportunityThreat
Designing the Future Networking Multiple literacies Metrics Customer focus Equity
What will it look like to us? Networking Multiple literacies Metrics Customer focus Equity
Books are for use: Blogs, Social Media, Competitions
Every reader his/her book: User surveys, KPIs
Every book its reader: Book clubs, library helpers
Save the time of the user: Information skills and literacies
The library is a growing organism: Physical changes, makerspaces, connections, e-books and e- learning
A final thought: Repeated surveys show “books” as our enduring brand image. How do we use this and build the next generation?
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