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Page 1: The Digital Library: Virtual Space & Physical Place Dr. Laverna Saunders Duquesne University saunders@library.duq.edu.

The Digital Library: Virtual The Digital Library: Virtual Space & Physical PlaceSpace & Physical Place

Dr. Laverna Saunders

Duquesne University

[email protected]

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Strategic Planning IssuesStrategic Planning Issues

What is the mission of the law library? What is the vision of the law library? What is the environment of the institution? What do clients need/want? Who/what is your competition? SWOT analysis Goals, objectives, action plans Marketing

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The Power of eThe Power of e

Digital content e-journals e-books & textbooks Online indexes Subscription costs

(shared, negotiable)

7 x 24 access

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Small Is BigSmall Is Big

Miniaturization of computers

Wearable Nomadic Voice recognition Multilingual

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Smart DatabasesSmart Databases

Web linked Interactive AI possibilities

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Changing Information IndustryChanging Information Industry

Competition & conglomerates

Aggregators & disaggregators

Scholarly publishing Copyright compliance

in e-world Access vs. ownership

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Access IssuesAccess Issues

Authentication Security Privacy Troubleshooting

system problems Disappearing

databases

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Information Technology IssuesInformation Technology Issues

Collaboration: Dream Teams

Portals Wireless Internet2

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BudgetsBudgets

Requirements of organization

Accountability Reallocation Licensing costs &

models Annual upgrades

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Leadership Needed

Disconnect between library and clients Library as technology leader Library as collaborative partner Library as IT leader Library as distance learning facilitator Library as integrator of courseware &

resources

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Redefining ProfessionalProfessional Roles

New opportunities: Virtual Reference Push technology Real or Bot? Knowledge Managers Partnerships Diversity Staff development &

wellness

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Redefining Physical Space

< Place for people Safe, comfortable Group work Wired & wireless

> Place for resources

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Adding Market Value

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Redefining Virtual Space

Identifiable & distinctive

Easy to find Easy to navigate Substantial content Interesting & useful Stable (7x24) Infinite & ubiquitous Connection to real-

time assistance

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Friendly Face

Library has a human face

Relationship marketing

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Governing PrinciplesGoverning Principles

Listen to your clients Market your services Add value to

resources Create partnerships Use technology to

solve problems Be political