1. Without learning networks no library of the future!? Ir. Anneke Manche, consultant Biblioservice Gelderland Projectmanager SGB De Werkplaats anneke.manche@biblioservice.nl 1 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, IFLA Bologna aug.2009

2. Moving in, moving up, and moving on: strategies for regenerating the library & information profession Getting current staff in motion> new energy & focus > libraryinnovation Regenerating the libraryprofession AND the library 2Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

3. Programme Programme Some questions Report of Dutch project on building a learning network for knowledge-sharing and innovation: The Workshop DVD: The Workshop: Loosening up for change Discussion 3Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

4. Question 1 From what background are you in the audience? Are you a manager? Green card please Are you a librarian? Red card please 4 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

5. Question 2 Are you from an English speaking country? Yes, red No, green 5 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

6. Question 3 Innovating libraries is difficult because we have a staff that is older and traditionally trained yes, red no, green 6 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

7. Question 4 Library-staff has to have a learning attitude itself, before one can support the learning public Yes, green No, red 7 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

8. Question 5 It is difficult to expect proper professional behaviour, because the profession is in transition I agree, red I don’t agree, green 8 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

9. Question 6 Learning is not just an individual imperative. It requires specific attention and attitude from managers. I agree, green I don’t agree, red 9 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

10. Dutch situation  Innovation neccessary new role of the public library > new profession??  Staff : few mobility, age average 47 years, training fairly traditional  Forming larger libraryorganisations with several branches, a lot of attention for Structure  Internet access at home : 90%  More attention to Digital Library Literacy, literature and reading See: Update Library work in The Netherlands by VOB (to take with you) 10 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

11. A “place/space” where we are building a learning network focused on knowledge- sharing and – development About Professionalism: being able to form/to create one’s profession Library-development and innovation: searching and fullfilling a new, modern role for the public library What is “The Workshop”? 11Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

12. The Workshop Building a learning network, focused on sharing and developing knowledge Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'0912

13.  The Public Libraries of Gelderland form a network together (SGB), supported by Biblioservice Gelderland, the Provincial Support-Organization for Gelderland  The Provincial Government supports the Network by subsidizing projects like De Werkplaats /The Workshop  22 Libraries, ca. 1000 staff Network 13 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

14. Teaching and Learning On library-innovation there is not much to teach but a lot to learn So Learning it is… A person is responsible for his/her own learning But also the management is responsible for learning in the organization = system Learning 14 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

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19. Don’t fill barrels, but light the fire Knowing and not doing, is no knowledge Learning and not doing, is not learning (Stephen Covey) Meaningful expressions 19Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

20. Management indicates issues to work on, the issues are the actual challenging issues of today’s organization. Staff/Workers analyse and deepen the issues Together they pinpoint the issues, requiring new learning What makes the success? With and by the people instead of for and over the people! Working on? 20 Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

21. Not a strict course but learning, searching, developing while working on theme’s Using knowledge and skills from within the network, acquiring them from the outside when needed Accompanied by coaches experienced in learning processes Successfactors: »Safety »Space for experiment and research »Connection »Unsettling How? 21Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

22. The enterprising Frontoffice Managing the enterprising Frontoffice Tuning FO and BO > the process customerfocused What’s new? About innovation > Learning while innovating Library and Local Council Managing/leading for change For various professional education-levels and parts of the organization Themes 22Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

23. With people, by people is key Working on your ówn learning questions gives true learning External coaches keep the learning process awake and vital A network/ a worknet is generated (New) energy and inspiration emerge Success so far 23Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

24. “ Implementing and securing change” appears a matter which needs far more attention in organizations> new strategies on learning are “to learn” (management issue! A learning attitude is learning while working, is not something totally different Meeting and exchanging is going alright, sharing knowledge at distance is asking for new methods en practices> still to learn New learning competences required > Need for improvement 24Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

25. imperative for a Iibrary-professional in a changing context Like for instance: reflecting feed-back co-operating open mind curiosity interest in environment and society Learning competences 25Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

26. DVD Op losse schroeven The Workshop Loosening up for change About screws……. 9 minutes 26Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

27. To conclude No single library can do it by itself Learning networks necessary for innovation Special task for management Without learning networks no library of the future Learning networks > regenerate staff & library !! 27Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09

28. Discussion How to keep the virus of learning alive in your organization? 28Moving in, moving up, moving on, regenerating the library profession, Bologna aug.'09