We knew…
Our jobs are all about organizing
information and adapting to new tools
and technologies.
We responded by bringing libraries into the picture…
Citation Management
File & Data Management
We asked…
In 2009, we surveyed faculty, staff, and
students about their ability to stay
current and organize their research
information.
They said…
They needed our help to find and use
tools that are:
•Efficient
•Simple
•Stable
•Effective
We’re doing…
Library Staff Self-Assessment and Training
• Survey with immediate feedback based on answers
• Will help plan staff training and learning objects
Marketing Our Skills
• Outreach via liaisons
• Open workshops
• Language aligned with what our users are seeking
Current Awareness &
Social Tools
Organization &
Process Improvement
Organizing Teams of Experts
• Recruit from across the Libraries
• Support for liaisons and online reference staff
Current Awareness /
Personal Information Management Collaborative
Kate Brooks
Virginia Bach
Jan Fransen
Jody Kempf
Julie Kelly
Andre Nault
Laurel Haycock
Meghan Lafferty