1. Building the New Academic Library Experience Stephen Abram, MLS Bowling Green State University Toledo, OH Feb. 17, 2011
2. Welcome Questions for Today: Is this the end of publishing as we know it? Is this the end of libraries as we know them? What is actually changing? Do people still value the book? Where is all this change taking us? What is the role for librarians and academia in our info-future?
22. 6 Things have Changed . . A LOT! Cardholders, Users, Members, Patrons, Clients, Customers, Learners, Students, Scholars, Researchers, Teachers, Professors Books & Media & Collections Mobility Learning & Research Libraries The History of Unintended Consequences & Unpredictability
23. “Strategy is a Choice. . . To be a victim and feel these changes are fated and blamestorm OR Create the future we need and take collective responsibility for the conversation and development of the future.” Find Reasons not Excuses.
158. Strategic Thinking for Libraries Choosing a Future Setting Phased Priorities Making Choices Taking Action Doing the Next Step Adjusting Tactics with Experience Seeking Feedback and Adjusting Measuring Progress
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160. Majority of library use will be virtual – yes even rural! And especially academic courses.
161. Majority of Non-fiction Book circulation will be e-books and Fiction will split 50/50 – digital/print