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Convergence of Skills: Theory, Practice, Strategy

Explore the intersection of theory, practice, and strategy in the evolving landscape of library and information science education. Delve into the impact of global trends, organizational changes, and the need for strategic intelligence in planning. Discover the benefits of collaboration and the importance of embracing convergence for a healthy organization.

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Convergence of Skills: Theory, Practice, Strategy

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  1. Convergence of Skills through Theory, Practice and Strategy Michael A. Crumpton University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  2. Thomas J. Galvin • Keeper of content • Instructor and curator • Access • Content

  3. A Changing Environment Trends = Old to new Theory to application Individual to shared knowledge

  4. Looks at libraries as a component of cultural departments - Bordeaux Issue of re-convergence discussed - Givens and McTavish Organizational level changes – Davidson and Davis Emerging trend of global interaction on the profession - McKee Traditional values impacted by changing environment - Marty

  5. Barth’s Motivations • Alignment of institutional goals and objectives • Changes that occur in common service models • Pre-existing collaborations • Leadership attributes, supportive or missing • Models set by others • Financial benefits • More efficient organizational structure • Improvement of services for stakeholders

  6. Strategic Intelligence for Planning and Change Well’s level’s Least Higher or smarter highest

  7. Trends in Library and Information Science Education Traditional course work literature Museum informatics

  8. Course Literature

  9. Professional and Emotional Intelligence for Convergence O*NET, a partner of the American Job Center

  10. The Collaboration Continuum from Zorich, Waibel & Erway (2008)

  11. Practice versus Theory for Sustainable Professional Identity Real Learning Connections

  12. Wythe’s Comparisons Library/Archives Museums Interpersonal Presentation standards • Individual needs • Technology • Standards

  13. Real Learning Connections

  14. Librarians/Staff as Learners LIS/Students Incumbent/Practitioners Traditional mindsets and skills routed in time Burnout excludes learning new skills Willing to exchange ideas, experiment with new skills, reflect on optional methods • Experiential learning through internships, etc., very task oriented • Need for reflection on complex problems per Schon • Valued as colleague not seen as subordinate

  15. Conclusions and Future Considerations Community concerns and engagement Environmental scans Curriculum updates

  16. Silos of Individual Activities • Limited skills • Focused knowledge • Narrow benefits • Economically unsustainable

  17. Shared Journeys • Environmental scan • Strategic planning • Benefits of collaboration • Rewards of convergence

  18. Considerations • Convergence is about a healthy organization • It should be part of a strategic purpose • Its emotional, individuals like their specialization • Question of individual differentiation vs. embracing benefits of convergence

  19. Thanks, Merci, Grazie Michael Crumpton Asst Dean for Admin Services University Libraries University of North Carolina, US macrumpt@uncg.edu

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