Academic Libraries' Strategic Plans: Top Trends and Under-Recognized Areas

Saunders, Laura

doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2015.03.011

Cited by 116 publications

(67 citation statements)

References 17 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Despite organizational barriers to innovation such as lack of money, fear of failure, and reluctance to take risks, management can utilize strategies to fast-track interesting ideas and avoid cumbersome implementation processes (Bieraugel, 2015, p. 354). Ideally, discussing and fasttracking innovation in accordance with institutional priorities can be key part of an effective strategic planning process in academic libraries (Saunders, 2015). Thus, innovation in academic libraries is possible when Library leadership is actively supportive of new ideas and services.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Emerging Technology Collection at Carleton University Library: Supporting Experiential Learning in the University Curriculum

Cross

Tucci

2017

Partnership

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Emerging Technology Collection at Carleton University is a successful collaboration between three units on campus: the Library, the Discovery Centre for Undergraduate Research and Engagement, and Information Technology Services. The Emerging Technology Collection began as a pilot project in January 2015 to circulate Raspberry Pis and Arduinos at the request of faculty in the Engineering Department. Due to the success of the pilot project, the collection now provides access to over 70 pieces of technology equipment for loan to support experiential learning for students. Development and implementation of the Collection is discussed. The Emerging Technology Collection has provided a number of academic benefits, such as innovative student projects, outreach and faculty engagement, and community engagement. There have also been benefits for the Library including promotion of the Library collection, continuing education for Library staff, and significant usage of the Emerging Technology Collection. Some of the challenges faced during the development of this collection are analyzed, including the need to register certain products, maintenance and upkeep of the collection, damage and replacement costs, and promoting the use of emerging technology across disciplines. This successful project underscores the value of a shared space where different units on campus can work together to develop and deliver an innovative new service. Finally, this project demonstrates the value of innovation in academic libraries that are responsive to new developments and deliver useful services.Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, vol. 12, no. 1 (2017) 2 Incorporating innovation into the organizational culture of academic libraries can be a challenge, but it is possible when Library leadership actively supports new ideas and services.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Emerging Technology Collection at Carleton University Library: Supporting Experiential Learning in the University Curriculum

Cross

Tucci

2017

Partnership

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Current literature reflects the trend of collection footprints reducing 1 throughout the higher education sector with 94.2% of academic libraries emphasising physical space as a strategic goal in their library plans. 2 As print collections reduce, the academic library today is focusing instead on what Scott Bennett described as "a learningcentered paradigm". 3 During the transition from collection-centric libraries to learning-centered spaces, library space is freed up through shared resources initiatives, automated storage and retrieval systems, offsite storage, digitisation and electronic alternatives.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Making Every Seat Count: Space Management at Peak Times in a University Library

Breen

Dundon

McCaffrey

2017

New Review of Academic Librarianship

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study explores the library equivalent of the towels on deck chairs phenomenon of students reserving library seats -the practice of leaving personal belongings unattended at a library study space for long periods of time, rendering the desk unavailable for use by others. It presents highly inefficient use of high value academic library space. This study measured the impact and effectiveness of a desk clearing intervention put in place to alleviate the space constraints caused by the practice. The components of this single site study were focus groups that explored student attitudes and motivations around desk reserving, a survey to assess user perceptions of the intervention and analysis of access gate data to identify behavioural changes following the intervention. Findings suggests that the phenomenon is a normal part of the student culture in the University library where this study is based. In addition to space constraints during busy periods, the sense of community, trust and peer support that users feel in the library appear to be contributory factors in desk reserving. The desk clearing initiative was introduced in response to user feedback, to maximise the availability of seats for the benefit of all users. It was successful in reducing the practice of seat reserving. Its impact was most noticeable in the early morning, where the practice of reserving seats for use later in the day disappeared. The initiative was welcomed by library users. The 'Every Seat Counts' campaign is now a regular part of the end of each semester in the THE ANONYMOUS INSTITUTION.

show abstract

“…The significance of the topic derives from the fact that academic libraries have undoubtedly an important role in education and research (Saunders, 2015;Oakleaf, 2010;Virkus and Metsar, 2004; Commission of the European Communities, 2003). They serve as the core of universities and contribute actively in the support of teaching, learning, research and science appliance (American Library Association, 2016; Association of College and Research Libraries, 2010).…”

Section: Topic Justificationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…What I want to study/Identifying the gap A thorough search of the literature confirms that while academic library managers manage and use information as a commodity, they do not manage and use it as an asset for their organization which could lead to organizational learning (Saunders, 2015;American Library Association, 2014;Fenner, 2002;Townley, 2001;Bollinger and Smith, 2001). There is little awareness and engagement in the profession of academic librarians and academic library managers with the idea of using information, and therefore IM, for themselves and for their organization.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Information Management as a tool for organizational learning in academic libraries : Summarized Research Proposal

Chatzipanagiotou

2017

Dilemmas 2015 Papers From the 18th Annual International Conference Dilemmas for Human Services: Organizing, Designing and Manag

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In this paper, I briefly present my doctoral thesis research proposal. Recognizing that information has long been an important asset for any organization, I wish to explore in depth the management and use of information in contemporary information-intensive organizations such as academic libraries. Additionally, this research proposal emerges out of recognition that the academic library is a dynamic, living information and knowledge creation organization. Fulfillment of this potential requires that information processes are integrated in the academic library's daily work life in order to contribute to organizational learning. However, the literature confirms that while academic library managers manage and use information as a commodity, they do not manage and use it as an asset for their organization which could lead to organizational learning. Through a systems thinking approach and drawing on the theories of information management, organizational knowledge creation and organizational learning, this interpretive ethnographic research study wishes to explore the perceptions of academic library managers regarding the management and use of information for the better operation and development of their organization. This research proposal serves as a starting point for an exploratory research study on Information Management that can contribute to organizational learning in academic library organizations.

show abstract

Academic Libraries' Strategic Plans: Top Trends and Under-Recognized Areas

Cited by 116 publications

References 17 publications

The Emerging Technology Collection at Carleton University Library: Supporting Experiential Learning in the University Curriculum

The Emerging Technology Collection at Carleton University Library: Supporting Experiential Learning in the University Curriculum

Making Every Seat Count: Space Management at Peak Times in a University Library

Information Management as a tool for organizational learning in academic libraries : Summarized Research Proposal

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About