Repurposing Space-Q2

To what extent does the library actively use data on circulation, reshelving, electronic alternatives and external holdings to prioritize the storage and placement of print materials? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Repurposing Space-Q1

To what extent are print back files of journals withdrawn from shelves and/or made available as electronic copies? 

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Slides: Joan Lippincott's Oct. 23 Presentation

Library employees may find the slides from Joan Lippincott's Oct. 23 presentations to the staff and faculty on the staff drive at U:LibraryFutures\ or via Sharepoint. 

Comments and questions on the presentation can be added to the comments section below.

Slides for Miller and Schottlaender

Library employees may find the slides from Rush Miller's and Brian Schottlaender's Sept. 26 presentations to the staff and faculty on the staff drive at U:LibraryFutures\ or via Sharepoint. 

Comments and questions on the presentation can be added to the comments section below.

Redeploying Staff-Q13

To what extent do librarians actively participate in graduate and faculty research teams and provide on-demand support for literature reviews? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Suggested Readings on Change

From Jennifer Paustenbaugh 

Harvard Business Review blog on why people resist change

From Karen Neurohr 

Young Librarians, Talkin’ ‘Bout Their Generation, (from The Chronicle of Higher Education)

Redeploying Staff-Q12

To what extent are research faculty provided with support for data management, storage and curation? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?