1. Bridging the digital divide
February 26, 2016
Bridging the digital divide
Bryan Deziel
Discovery and Digital Resources Librarian
Argonne National Laboratory

2. the department of energy National Laboratory System
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Ames Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory
National Energy Technology Laboratory
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Argonne is a vital part of the Department of Energy’s national laboratory system, which solves important problems in fundamental science, energy and national security. There are 17 national labs throughout the United States that are responsible for providing the capabilities necessary to advance the nation’s science and technology. These labs embark on discovery to solve complex problems using unique instruments, equipment and facilities. National labs promote innovation that advances U.S. competitiveness and contributes to prosperity.
So who are the people making this all happen?
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Savannah River National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory
Sandia National Laboratories
Los Alamos National Laboratory

3. Argonne National Laboratory was founded in 1946 as the direct outgrowth of Enrico Fermi's heroic work a few years earlier to build the first nuclear reactor. Argonne's first mission was to fulfill the enormous challenge of harnessing the energy of the atom to meet the needs of a growing nation. The men and women of the new national laboratory accepted the challenge with a simple answer, “Yes.” Today, every challenge Argonne faces starts with Yes. Like the video said, Yes provides the optimism needed to take on the world’s most compelling questions. Which is what we do each day.   3

4. scientists and engineers
Argonne By the numbers
$740M
3,200+
1,250+
operating budget in 2015
employees
In 2015
scientists and engineers
Who we are
• $740 million operating budget in 2015
• More than 3,200 employees
• including more than 1,250 scientists and engineers
Most of our funding – about $600 million comes directly from the U.S. Department of Energy, but another $100 million comes from other federal agencies and contractors, such as the Department of Defense, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Department of the Interior.. In addition, we do about $35 million of work with private industry, state and local government, universities, and foreign governments.
We bring all these resources we put to bear on answering big questions and help making the world a better place.

5. The argonne research library

6. Collection development
Digital Vs. Print
Advantages of Digital Resources
Distance Learning
Space
Currency & Patron Expectations
Disadvantages of Digital Resources
Price
Access Issues
Discoverability

7. Collection development
Print Vs. Digital
Advantages of Print
Discoverability
Quality
Personal Preference
Permanence
Disadvantages of Print
Space
Preservation
Perception
Distance Learning & Access
Replaceability

8. Collection development
Communicating with Users
Why communicate with users?
Enhance discoverability and collection awareness
Discover Patrons’ desires & expectations
Validate our budget
How do we communicate with users?
Library Advisory Committee (Library Liaisons)
Patron Requests
Newsletter
Website
Argonne Today
Take advantage of moments of opportunity (Book Giveaways, Outreach, etc.)

9. Collection development
Decommissioning the 203 Library

10. Collection development
Decommissioning the 203 Library
 Planning
Evaluation of Space & Putting Print into Serials Solutions to help identify overlap
Evaluating Print/Digital Overlap
Evaluating Digital Usage
Evaluating rarity & quality of print resources
Evaluating price and quality of digital resources
Communications
Focal Point
Signage
Used visibility of the move as opportunity

11. Change management What is Change Management? Occurs when:
Upgrading systems
Migrating from a current to a new system
Acquiring/Unveiling new systems
Sometimes even when making minor changes
Why address these changes?
Decrease frustration among our users
Create an opportunity for feedback
Learn from experience so as to create smoother future changes

12. Change Management Current & Emerging Changes at Argonne
A-Z Journal List
Systems failure prevented planning
“Better” systems are not always “better” in the eyes of the user
PANDA & Public Portal
Original PANDA development involved extensive testing and educational sessions
New requirements from DOE OSTI
Deposit of full text of publication with DOE
Supporting data behind publication must be made publicly accessible
Technical modifications to PANDA
Development of PANDA Public Portal
Training & Education Sessions
Divisional Presentations
Pilot Programs
UX Testing

13. Internal Systems Making Changes Behind the Reference Desk
Understand Current Systems
Evaluate New Systems
Involve All Library Staff in Choosing a New System
Involve All Library Staff Throughout the Actual Implementation and Migration
Maintain Overall Transparency and Communication

14. Thank you
Any questions?