Next Steps in Transforming Academic Libraries: Radical Redesign to Mainstream E-Resource Management

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Next Steps in Transforming Academic Libraries: Radical Redesign to Mainstream E-Resource Management

Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM–2:50 PM CDT

Amphitheater 204

Track

Workflow & Organizations

Keywords

electronic resource management, organizational development, change management, workplace culture

Abstract

This presentation describes the next steps in the development of a new department in the OSU Libraries focused on connecting the user community to content seamlessly. Workflows were analyzed and radically redesigned to mainstream electronic resource management. Strategies and tools used to engage staff and lessons learned are highlighted.

Learning Objectives

Following this session, participants will be able to discuss factors driving change in the management of print and electronic resources, describe strategies and tools for engaging staff in the radical redesign of work, and outline the challenges of turning ideas into concrete actions.

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#radicalredesign #erl12