Post on 28-Dec-2015
The Future of Libraries Update & Prospects for New Library
Collaboration
Cathy Wilt, PresidentJune 18, 2009
Hosted by Fairleigh Dickinson University
Topics Today
• Lyrasis Overview
– New Programs and Innovation
– OCLC Changes
– NELINET members joining Lyrasis
• Prospects for New Library
Collaboration
Lyrasis Vision
• Deliver benefits of scale• Maintain local touch for member
programs & services• Lead & innovate in support of
members• Strengthen library collaboration• Serve libraries wherever they are
Lyrasis Member Benefits
• Expanded education & consulting programs
• Innovative technology solutions
• Increase purchasing power
• Increased visibility with funders
• Greater capacity for innovation
• Extended networking opportunities
• Cost control through operational consolidation
Knowledgeable & Forward Thinking Library
Community
• In person classes
• Web based classes
• Asynchronous classes
• Institutes & summits
• Library leadership
Classes• Advocacy• Cataloging & technical services• Digital preservation• Digitization• Disaster prevention & recovery• E-resources• Info literacy• Management• Open Source• Reference resources• Resource sharing• Technology • Web Design
Institutes & Summits
• Refolution
• Future of Public Libraries
• Future of Technical Services
• Future of Resource Sharing
• Cooperative Collection Management
Library Leadership
• Library Leadership Network
– http://pln.lyrasis.org/wiki/index.php/
LLN_Home
• Classes
• Recognition
E-Resources
• E-Journals
• E-References
• E-Book
• Consortial licensing
E-Resources
• Books 24x7• Credo Reference• Ebrary• Gale Cengage
• NetLibrary• Oxford• Sage• Springer
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Software, Products & Supplies
Online Databases
Library Supplies
10 – 17% Discount• 3M• Brodart• Computype• Demco• Gaylord
OCLC• CatExpress• Connexion• CONTENTdm• Cataloging• Digital Archive• First Search Databases• QuestionPoint• WorldCat Collection Analysis
New Offers from LyrasisFrom Atlas• Ares Version 2.5
From Offshoot Systems• SearchAXIS
From PTFS• ArchivalWare™ Software
From NetLibrary• NetLibrary 8th Shared
eBook Collection
From Information Today, Inc
• ITI Library Consortia & Research Collection
From Emerald• Emerald Backfiles
From Counting Opinions• LibPAS • LibSAT
From Brill Reference• Brill Islamic Studies• Brill Islamic Studies with
New Pauly
From LexisNexis• LexisNexis Statistical
DataSets• Library Express
Digital Services
• Mass Digitization Collaborative
• Educational Services: Digitization
Track
• Digitization Resources Online
• Digital Preservation
Consulting Services
Examples
• Strategic planning
• Workflow redesign & re-engineering
• E-resource selection/analysis
• Grant preparation
• Preservation & Digitization
• Building renovation
New Programs & Innovation
Enhanced Services
• In Progress– Library Leadership Network
• Creating virtual communities of interest• Partnerships & sponsors• Building content
– Expansion of Digital Services• Digitization of All Formats – needs assessment• Asset Management/Storage• Scan & Print on Demand
– Library Operations Re-engineering• Announced TLC partnership• What are the new solutions for transforming library service
& operations?
New Services
Open Source • Support & Training Infrastructure• Plinkit!, VU Find, Evergreen, Tech Sandbox•What do members need?
Cooperative Collection Management (paper & digital)
• Remote Storage• Shared Collections• Centralized Distribution
Business Relationship Changes
Consultant study:
– Pricing varies– Service levels varies– Libraries need options– Direct relationships
Therefore:
• National pricing network
• Compensation changes to networks
• Affiliation options for libraries
Affiliation Options
• Lyrasis
• OCLC Direct
• Other networks?
Lyrasis
• Trusted OCLC source
• Diversity of services & programs
• Regional infrastructure & support
• Power of the membership
• Fiscal management
• One-stop service
Library Implications
• Affiliation
• Sourcing letters
• Price decrease
Lyrasis
• Support members
• Continuity of service
• Diversity of service
Prospects for New Library Collaboration
The Future for Libraries
What is the desired future state for libraries& memory institutions?
What are the optimal steps we need to takein this transformation?
A Few Environmental Realities
• Customer requirements– In the format I want it, when I want it– Anytime, anywhere– Services at the network level– Information delivery to the palmtop
• Technology• Competition for mindshare & dollars
– Convergence & consolidation
• Our reputation & responsibilityThere’s never been a better time to be in libraries.
Don’t Waste a Good Crisis
• Opportunity for Innovation– Support risk-taking & experimentation– Introduce service that’s good enough– Create on the fly– Seek models & partnerships from outside our
profession/industry• Do more with less• Library as Place to balance the virtual world• Be Indispensible to your Customer• Work together for collective &
comprehensive solutions – Advancing Libraries Together
• Questions?
• Answers?
• Comments?
Closing thoughts…
For more information:
Kate Nevins, CEOkate.nevins@lyrasis.org
Cathy Wilt, President cathy.wilt@lyrasis.org
800.999.8558Web: www.lyrasis.org
National RecognitionRegional PresenceLocal TouchAdvancing Libraries Together