Steven Bell, Keynote address

1. Librarian Entrepreneurs: Demystifying ALibrarian Entrepreneurs: Demystifying A
Professional OxymoronProfessional Oxymoron
Inspiration, Innovation, Celebration
An Entrepreneurial Conference
June 4, 2009
Steven Bell – bells@temple.edu
Associate University Librarian
Temple University

9. Seven CharacteristicsSeven Characteristics
of Successfulof Successful
EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs

17. DesignDesign
ThinkingThinking

19. What is Design Anyway?What is Design Anyway?

20. What They Have in CommonWhat They Have in Common
The Design Approach!
empathic thinking
identifying the problem before the
solution
brainstorming process
prototyping process
formative/summative evaluation

21. • Identify the problem before the solution
• Understand the users
• Work creatively to identify and develop the solution
• Bottom Line – it’s how designers approach challenges
Key Points:

22. Design Thinking
Empathic Design
Prototyping process
Formative and summative evaluation

23. Ten Tips for AspiringTen Tips for Aspiring
Librarian EntrepreneursLibrarian Entrepreneurs

36. Next Steps
• Talk to the users
• Talk about the core values
• Talk about the design
• Talk about the “tolerance level”

37. Add Your Voice To The Conversation

39. Questions? Discussion!