Pegasus, PONI and the iPad: A Thirty Year Strategic Alliance Creates an Environment for Technical Innovation and Enhanced Academic Support at Southern Methodist University

Abstract

Southern Methodist University's libraries and central IT staff have been working hand in hand for more than 30 years to provide high quality information technology tools in support of the University's academic mission. The technology might change, the players might change, but the commitment of these two units goes above and beyond to serve University goals. Not intended to document every technological change on campus, this article focuses on the various stages in this fruitful relationship, and explores the organizational, cultural and environmental factors that have sustained this strategic alliance and fostered its growth over the years.

Game Theory Analysis of Container Port Alliance

“…The equilibrium charge of port D has also improved and the market share and equilibrium revenue have increased. So it is known that not only can strategic alliance improve the profitability of alliance members, but also non-alliance members in the same area have great benefits (Ji and Huang, 2010;McCombs and Gargiulo, 2012).…”

“…If this goal can't be reached, the strategic alliance will lose its foundation for existence. Of course, the aim of cooperation is to maximize earnings, but at the same time rational allocation of the total revenue is crucial, which is also an important factor for the success of the league (Baker, 2011;Ireland, Hitt, and Vaidyanath, 2002;Ji and Huang, 2010;McCombs and Gargiulo, 2012;Reuer, 2002).…”

Using digital strategies to manage print collections more efficiently: a case study

“…Nancy McGovern has created a very nice image of a three‐legged stool to represent her three prong strategy – technology, organization, and resources (both human and financial) (McGovern, 2007) and there are many other models available. One of the important questions to ask is “Is an institution culturally willing to take risks and be entrepreneurial?” There are few opportunities to begin with a blank slate, so developing a culture that is disposed to change is essential (McCombs and Gargiulo, 2012). The entire library must embrace change and the use of technology to help create change.…”

“…In 2008, CUL and the Office of Information Technology (OIT) had partnered to enter into negotiations with the Texas Digital Library to create an SMU institutional repository (McCombs and Gargiulo, 2012) However, subsequent exploration of the product and services offered deemed it not suitable for University needs. In 2010, a new hosted solution, bepress' Digital Commons ™ product, was tested and compared to D‐Space.…”