Creating a Vision for Mount St. Joseph University’s Next Generation Library

Abstract

Creating a Vision for Mount St. Joseph University’s Next Generation Library A. Foundation for MSJU’s Next Generation Library: A person’s value will be not only be what one knows, but whether one knows where to find the information one needs, and how one connects to solve society’s problems. B. Articulating the Vision: 1. Sketches & Stories: How successful informational networks in other organizations may be applied. 2. Culture Today/Culture Tomorrow: Defining today’s culture, ideal future culture and gap analysis to initiate cultural change. 3. Success Measures: What does success look like and how can it be measured? 4. Guiding Principles: Defining the five most critical attributes to achieve the next generation library. 5. What is the next generation library? “How will the next generation library need to evolve to support the constantly changing needs of its users? C. Translating the Vision: Collaborating to translate the vision to physical space