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Riding the Wave Diane Parr Walker University of Virginia

In an era defined by disruptive forces, academic libraries stand on the cusp of significant transformation. This presentation by Diane Parr Walker at the University of Virginia explores the future of higher education and the pivotal role of libraries in adapting to these changes. Highlighting leadership, collaboration, and innovative digital initiatives, it emphasizes a core commitment to user-centered services. The discussion also reflects on the evolving landscape of information access and the essential qualities of effective library spaces, aiming to inspire a proactive response to emerging challenges.

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Riding the Wave Diane Parr Walker University of Virginia

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  1. Riding the WaveDiane Parr WalkerUniversity of Virginia Visions of Change: Academic Libraries in Transition University Library at Sacramento State January 26, 2007

  2. Future for Higher Education • “a perfect storm, born from the convergence of numerous disruptive forces” or • “the dawn of a new day, a sunrise rife with opportunities arising from these same disruptive forces” ~James Hilton

  3. Riding the Wave

  4. “… dawn of a new day, a sunrise rife with opportunities arising from … disruptive forces”

  5. Imminent Changes on the Horizon • Higher education • Generations • Media-rich information • OPAC

  6. University of Virginia

  7. “I am not afraid of new inventions or improvements … Where a new invention is supported by well-known principles, and promises to be useful, it ought to be tried.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

  8. UVa Library Original Library, Jefferson’s Rotunda Alderman Library, 1938-

  9. UVa Library system today

  10. Leadership and Vision • As the university librarian I may be a catalyst for change, but it is the leadership at various levels of the organization that makes change happen • Good ideas come from everywhere, and one of our most important roles is to facilitate implementation of the ones that will have the most positive impact ~ Karin Wittenborg

  11. Leadership and vision • Core commitment to customer service • Focus on change that improves library services • Aim for results

  12. Listening to library users

  13. Customer Service • Access Trumps Ownership

  14. Faculty praise for LEO “This quick note is an attempt to express my gratitude and admiration for the superb services Alderman Library has provided me … I’m a newcomer to Virginia … I had no idea that life could be this good.” ~ Professor of Economics

  15. Faculty praise for LEO “I’m enclosing a page from the preface to my forthcoming book…. It mentions particularly LEO… I just want to say how enormously valuable that has been to me, not simply in the research of the book but in all my teaching and research since I came to UVa in 1996.” ~ Professor of Sociology

  16. Collaboration • No Food • Responsible Food (avoid messy, smelly, or noisy food) • Library Orientation

  17. Digital Initiatives

  18. Digital Initiatives http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/

  19. Digital Initiatives http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/salem/witchcraft/

  20. Digital Initiatives http://rotunda.upress.virginia.edu:8080/clotel/

  21. Digital Initiatives http://www.vcdh.virginia.edu/SHD/

  22. Digital Initiatives http://www.lib.virginia.edu/clemons/RMC/DML/index.html

  23. Digital Initiatives http://www.fedora.info

  24. Space

  25. Space Historic Memorial Hall, Alderman Library Alderman Café

  26. Alderman café • “My favorite example of informal teaching space is the Alderman Café in what used to be the catalogue hall, where students and faculty share yuppie coffees while working together over books, laptops, and notebooks.” ~ John Casteen, President of the University of Virginia

  27. Space Alderman Café

  28. Transformation of space • “This is the scariest building on Grounds” • “The best coffee … I’m in there almost every day.”

  29. http://www.iath.virginia.edu

  30. Scholars’ Lab

  31. How? • Staff Development: • Recruitment & retention • Staff training program • Staff shares “I’ve been here 18 years and this was my first chance to meet the public. I not only got great training and new skills, I have new respect for the people who staff the desk!"~ Staff member, Library Acquisitions • Winter Carnival

  32. Challenges • Communication • Clarity of purpose • Library of Tomorrow (LofT) • Sustainability • Catching the next wave • OPAC  ?

  33. Strategies for Transformation • The role of leadership is to catalyze change • Launch change to improve services • Focus on users • Resources matter • resourcefulness matters more • results matter most • Saying “yes” is more fun than saying “no” • Success breeds success • Enjoy and celebrate the successes

  34. Celebrate Change

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