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Collaborative Growth Toward Discovery: Becoming Stronger Through Change, Margaret Heller, Hong Ma
Collaborative Growth Toward Discovery: Becoming Stronger Through Change, Margaret Heller, Hong Ma
University Libraries: Faculty Publications and Other Works
The radical act of replacing a traditional OPAC and ILS with a hosted library services platform (LSP) and web-scale discovery (WSD) system creates the impetus for libraries to rethink core workflows and practices. Both of these tools have the potential to greatly improve access to library collections and enhance user experience, but only if the implementation is a collaborative effort between different stakeholders, technical experts and subject librarians, grounded in a thoughtful selection process that emphasizes user needs. Furthermore, because this model removes the traditional OPAC, subject librarians must take on the challenge of understanding the tool and work as …
Library Labs, Margaret Heller, Mackenzie Brooks, Eric Phetteplace
Library Labs, Margaret Heller, Mackenzie Brooks, Eric Phetteplace
University Libraries: Faculty Publications and Other Works
Libraries can experiment with innovative ideas through collaboration with members of their communities. Successful programs are discussed, with practical advice for starting similar programs.
The Library–Information Technology Partnership: Challenges And Solutions, Leslie M. Haas, Alison Stillwell
The Library–Information Technology Partnership: Challenges And Solutions, Leslie M. Haas, Alison Stillwell
University Libraries: Faculty Publications and Other Works
The Klarchek Information Commons is a collaboration between Loyola University Libraries and Information Technology Services (ITS). The Information Commons has been open almost 2 years and was in the planning stages for almost 2 years before its grand opening in January 2008. During that period the library and ITS have learned how to work together to successfully operate this new service hub on campus. In this article, the authors look at the challenges faced by the two groups and how they resolved problems and faced the challenges inherent in running a large, complex, service-oriented organization.