Bull, Jonathan

Hogan-Vidal, Patricia

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso UniversityValpoScholarLibrary Faculty Presentations Library ServicesMay 2015Retraining Staff for Digital InitiativesJonathan BullValparaiso University, Jon.Bull@valpo.eduPatricia Hogan-VidalValparaiso UniversityFollow this and additional works at: http://scholar.valpo.edu/ccls_fac_presentationsPart of the Library and Information Science CommonsThis is brought to you for free and open access by the Library Services at ValpoScholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in Library FacultyPresentations by an authorized administrator of ValpoScholar. For more information, please contact a ValpoScholar staff member at scholar@valpo.edu.Recommended CitationBull, Jonathan and Hogan-Vidal, Patricia, "Retraining Staff for Digital Initiatives" (2015). Library Faculty Presentations. Paper 13.http://scholar.valpo.edu/ccls_fac_presentations/13Retraining Staff for Digital InitiativesJonathan Bull       Pat Hogan-VidalScholarly Communication                          Media CatalogingServices Librarian       Services LibrarianValparaiso UniversityMay 12, 2015ILF District 1 ConferenceOverview:● Why retrain?● One library’s experience: Valparaiso University’s Christopher Center● ValpoScholar● Getting the conversation started● Considering workflow and experience● Ways to retrain● Projects facilitated via retraining● The conversation continuesWhy retrain?● Libraries are changing● Getting everything done● Sustainable staffing?Valparaiso University● Private/comprehensive● Lutheran identity● 4,520 students (3,500 undergraduate, 1,220 graduate)● 250 full time faculty Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources● Built 2004● 105,000 sq. ft.● 600,000+ items in collection● One of two libraries on campus● 22 total staff - 13 LibrariansHere comes...ValpoScholarWhat digital projects can we do now?● Campus conferences● Campus publications● Faculty scholarship● Student scholarship● University records● Newsletters...so who is going to do it?Getting the digital initiatives conversation going● Creates a knowledge base● Provides readings and discussion● Facilitates opportunities for professional developmentDetermine digital initiative priorities● Who does (or should do) what?● When and where in the workflow?Workflow Efficiency● Balancing traditional work with new initiatives● Redeploy staff● Sharing staff expertise● Interns, if possibleRetraining via:● Webinars● In-service programs● Sharing expertise● Cross-trainingExample 1: DNP Evidence-Based Project ReportsSince 2011...61 projects13,680 downloads140 last weekExample 2: Celebration of Undergraduate ScholarshipSince 2012…393 presentations/projects18,502 downloads109 last weekDigitization Committee● Prioritizes digital initiatives● Sustains our knowledge base● Shares information on retraining● Provides (Encourages?) training opportunitiesThe Conversation and Retraining● The conversation and knowledge base is more important than the project itself● Staff remain current on new trends● Skill sets increase● Services expand● Libraries do this bestThank you!Questions?Jonathan Bull        Patricia Hogan-VidalJon.Bull@valpo.edu   Pat.Hoganvidal@valpo.edu

Retraining Staff for Digital Initiatives

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