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LLN
Commons Sept/Oct 2006 Articles
October,
2006 LLN
Peer Panel
The question asked out fearless panel this month is this: What are the two or three biggest wastes of money
and/or time in running a library? We hope you enjoy, and
benefit from, their responses.
In this time of increased “competition”
with the convenience and anonymity of web search engines, many academic
libraries are discovering innovative ways to indoctrinate new students to the
richer experience of the library. Some, like the Williams College
Library, are actually making it fun, and finding it a great way to lower the
barriers that often reduce interaction with the library and its librarians.
The Williams model, here described by Lori DuBois, is certainly one that can be
modified for use in all types of libraries.
Leaders Digest: October 17, 2006
October 24, 2006
October 31, 2006
Holt
Perspectives:
October 9, 2006: Electronic services and database security: Real issues for the library of the present
In this increasingly "flat world," I have gotten into the habit of
asking customer reps (at the other end of the phone line) where they
are based. The answers I receive are eye-opening and not as
predictable as one might think. Apparently, Glen Holt shares this
habit, and his recent experience got him thinking about libraries,
service and security.
September,
2006 LLN
Peer Panel
As
everyone knows, a number of library leaders will be headed for
retirement in the next five to ten years. And although the LLN
Peer Panel is, of course, irreplaceable, we decided to ask them to
discuss the characteristics of their ideal replacement. In doing
so, we asked for an informal look at the qualifications required by the
job, not the boilerplate that will be in the employment
advertisement. Finally, we asked them to comment on whether an
MLS should or should not be required. Their answers were varied
and quite interesting.
Strategic Planning Series:
Over
the next two months, Library Leadership Network will publish a series
of articles that are concerned with library strategic planning.
Strategic planning has become increasingly important as we
navigate through today's challenging waters. We hope this
series will be helpful to those who are or will be involved with their
organization's planning efforts.
Strategic Planning Series - Introduction
August 4, 2006: Strategic Planning: Why Bother? Part 1
August 16, 2006: Strategic Planning: Planning for Planning Part 2
August 31, 2006: Strategic Planning: Analyzing the Environment Part 3
September 26, 2006: Strategic Planning: Establishing Strategic Goals Part 4
How Do We Educate our Future Library Leaders and Managers?
by: Mike Crandall and Nancy Gershenfeld, University of Washington Information School
published: September 12, 2006
In
recent Library Leadership Network Peer Panels and other discussions, much has
been said about the need for our library schools to address the non-traditional
educational needs of future library leaders. The University of Washington's Mike Crandall, a
member of the LLN Advisory Board, has both been monitoring and involved in
these discussions. In collaboration with Nancy Gershenfeld (also of UW), he
here offers one institution’s innovative response to these needs.
Holt
Perspectives:
While many are locked in combat about the
importance of “content” versus “service,” Glen Holt suggests
that we take a broader point of view--that of our customers--to effectively
deal with the very real competition facing today’s libraries.
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