This document discusses mobile leadership in libraries. It defines mobile leadership as demonstrating, articulating, or creating a place, purpose, or opportunity for mobile technologies in libraries. Mobile technologies have changed libraries by providing access through mobile browsers, apps, and new platforms. As mobile is here to stay, libraries must take action at the personal, institutional, and professional levels to lead in this area. This includes using mobile technologies, exploring developments, finding niches, collaborating with peers, selecting projects, participating professionally, and writing about experiences. Attendees are encouraged to write their own "Mobile Rx" prescription for personal actions they can take to develop as a mobile leader.

1. Mobile Rx: A Prescription For Mobile Leadership Handheld Librarian Online Conference February 2010 Lisa Carlucci Thomas Digital Services Librarian Southern Connecticut State University

2. Introduction Why Mobile Rx? Brilliant examples – many here! What are the takeaways? Are you ready to become a mobile leader?

3. Objectives Define mobile leadership Discuss considerations and examples Identify action steps for mobile leadership at your library & beyond Write your own Mobile Rx

4. Mobile Leadership Leadership: “an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction” Leaders: Lead by example Demonstrate, not dictate Create chances for others to learn, grow, experiment, personalize, adapt, teach http://dictionary.reference.com

5. Mobile Leadership Mobile: http://www.wordle.net/

6. Mobile Leadership (defined) “an act or instance of… demonstrating, articulating, or creating a place, purpose, or opportunity for mobile technologies [in libraries]”

7. Mobile = Change Librarian Professional Information Consumer How Mobile Changed My Life… http://bit.ly/QLmobile

8. Mobile = Access Mobile Browsers Mobile Applications New Platforms Cataloging Mobile Resources SMS Reference Social Media Other Examples?

9. Mobile = Present & Future Whatever happens next (& lots will) Mobile is here to stay Experts & entrepreneurs agree Mobile is here to stay What does this mean for libraries? Mobile is here to stay

10. Mobile Leadership = Action Personal Institutional Professional

11. Mobile Leadership = Action Personal Use and explore mobile technologies Stay current about new developments for libraries… & keep those antennae up! Identify mobile technology role models Find your niche; can’t be expert in all Talk to peers; compare notes & collaborate Most important: tell your story

12. Mobile Leadership = Action Institutional Be aware of institutional needs & priorities Understand where mobile fits in strategic plans; articulate what, why, and how Confer with stakeholders Evaluate risks, gains, returns on investments Selectively choose mobile projects or services that improve, enhance, or educate

13. Mobile Leadership = Action Professional Participate, don’t spectate Seek opportunities for mobile research Write about your experiences, knowledge, lessons learned & best practices Collaborate with peers across disciplines Promote mobile technologies in libraries through education, discussion, and training Publish & present; locally & nationally

14. Mobile Rx: Your Prescription Mobile leadership is about: Demonstrating, Articulating, Creating Place, Purpose, Opportunity Change, Access, Present & Future Action: Personal, Institutional, Professional

15. Mobile Rx: Your Prescription Select your action: Personal, Institutional, Professional Determine what YOU can do, NOW Write your own Mobile Rx Using the action steps as a guide, write yourself a prescription for mobile leadership

16. Thank You Mobile Rx: A Prescription for Mobile Leadership Connect & Share your Mobile Rx! @lisacarlucci