You might expect that a book about technological innovation will focus on, well, technology. But that’s just a small part of a complex mechanism that is more about people, relationships, and communication than it is about keeping up with the latest and the greatest. The purpose of this book is to inspire readers to think beyond technology and embrace the ambiguity, frustration, and all of...

Miguel Garcia-Ruiz, Algoma University,Pedro C. Santana-Mancilla, andLaura S. Gaytan-Lugo, University of Colima

Part I

Innovation is quickly becoming a buzzword in libraries these days. Whether we talk about innovative programs, people, or ideas, many libraries are thinking systematically about ways they can encourage and foster innovation within...

John Bryson defines strategic planning as “a disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, what an organization does, and why it does it.”John Bryson, Strategic Planning for...

Until now, we’ve discussed how technology-related programming and collaboration can flourish within the library environment from an organizational perspective. But it’s time to turn our attention to dealing with the logistics necessary in order for these initiatives to become fully sustainable as they are integrated into the daily operations of library offerings. The tips and ideas...

Part II

It is difficult to define a chapter about teaching and technology. Books have been written at length about both of these issues, so this chapter begins with an explanation about what it is not, as opposed to what it is. The Survey of the Use of Emerging Technologies in Information Literacy Instruction was conducted by...

The mirror image of working with technology inside the classroom is working with technology outside of it as well. Other chapters of this book will discuss a different type of technology integration, that of actually purchasing and setting up technology-forward services such as virtual reality. The focus of this chapter, however, will be on discussing strategies for offering technology workshops...

Part III

Libraries and collaboration go hand in hand. As trite as this sounds, it’s true that without our partnerships both internal and external, it would be difficult to accomplish much. But there are many elements that go into building strategic partnerships beyond simply collaborating on a project, and it is important to understand the nuances of...

As with all services and initiatives, being able to articulate their impact on the organization’s broader goals is imperative not only as a way to demonstrate success, but also to continue furthering the notion that libraries are a vital part of any institutional fabric. Recent times have seen a preponderance of committees, reports, and presentations related to defining and communicating the value of libraries. The Value of Academic Libraries website and committee provides a wealth of print resources, links to additional materials, and conference programming on all aspects related to measuring and communicating impact both in the classroom as well as more broadly.“ACRL Value of Academic Libraries,” Association of College and Research Libraries, http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/ In addition, the work of Megan Oakleaf, who authored both The Value of Academic Libraries report and Academic Library Value: The Impact Starter Kit, has brought attention to issues such as defining outcomes for outlining library impact, linking libraries to student retention and graduation rates, and assisting library administrators in communicating this...

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Cinthya Ippoliti is the associate dean for research and learning services at Oklahoma State University, where she has administrative leadership for graduate and undergraduate library services, reference and information services, liaison efforts with teaching and research faculty, and assessment of library services. She was head of teaching and learning services at the University of Maryland...

Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D., Acquisitions Editor