This presentation will use the well-established SWOT analysis technique to examine a selection of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats impacting academic libraries collectively and influencing their status and positioning. These shape the academic library in terms of what it is and does, how it is seen, where it excels and struggles, and its potential for advancement and decline. An understanding of them, and how they interact to generate sometimes unexpected effects and outcomes, is essential to sustainable strategic advancement.
In terms of sustainability, strengths include the predisposition of academic libraries towards collaboration and partnership with other parties and with each other to positive effect. Among the weaknesses are an economic situation in which often static budgets chase sustained rises in expectations and costs. A key opportunity is the disruption to existing paradigms caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, opening the way to take new directions or accelerate ongoing changes. Global uncertainty and political, economic, social and technological disruption represent a real threat, creating a very challenging operating environment.
This analysis is focused on helping academic libraries to maximise the sustainability of their positioning by leveraging their strengths, addressing particular weaknesses, taking the major opportunities presented to them and mitigating significant threats they confront. It acknowledges context as vital and variable for different libraries and takes full account of the wider higher education environment. The presentation will propose strategies from which academic libraries may wish to select and pursue where relevant, with the aim of advancing their situation sustainably. These include active positioning, being political, maximising social capital and maintaining long-term perspective.
The environment on and beyond the campus is challenging, uncertain and fast-changing, but academic libraries, if they can mitigate the weaknesses and threats they confront, have much to build on through their established strengths and the opportunities available to them.
JOHN COX - Academic Libraries Writer & Analyst
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University Futures, Library Futures: re-examining academic library relevanceConstance Malpas
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As some Faculty members insulate themselves from new ideas that are driving the intellectual world to which they are connected, I have strong concerns about the future of Nigerian Universities. This is because universities are now faced with a much more complex operating environment and many competing needs, which compels a reassessment of mode of operation
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What ARE we thinking? Collections decisions in an Academic LibraryLinda Galloway
When faced with multiple competing priorities for investment in library resources, there are many important aspects to consider. From student enrollment to prominence of programs, there are both data-driven and intangible factors to weigh. In addition, most library collections now focus on the immediate needs of students and researchers instead of collecting for posterity. This just-in-time versus just-in-case collection development mindset prioritizes different resource attributes and requires an often unfamiliar level of acquisitions flexibility.
JOHN COX - Academic Libraries Writer & Analyst
Its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats shape the academic library in terms of what it is and does, how it is seen, where it excels and struggles, and its potential for advancement or decline. The session will identify key factors influencing academic library status and positioning. It will analyse the overlap, interplay and occasional contradiction between the different strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and will outline a framework of ten proposed strategic directions. The session will aim to enable attendees to advance the position of their libraries by leveraging their strengths, addressing weaknesses, taking the opportunities presented to them and mitigating significant threats they confront.
University Futures, Library Futures: re-examining academic library relevanceConstance Malpas
This presentation describes the methodology behind, and demonstrates the application of, a new typology of US higher education institutions based on IPEDs statistical indicators. Further information about the project is available here: oc.lc/libfutures
ENHANCING POSTGRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH: Old Standards, New Challengesmusob2
As some Faculty members insulate themselves from new ideas that are driving the intellectual world to which they are connected, I have strong concerns about the future of Nigerian Universities. This is because universities are now faced with a much more complex operating environment and many competing needs, which compels a reassessment of mode of operation
More information on leaders wanting to build an organization culture for analytics. Participants will learn where to start and how to prioritize implementation of analytics initiatives.
This breakout session was hosted at the Civitas Learning 2015 Winter Summit, by Dr. Linda Baer and Dr. Mark Milliron.
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When faced with multiple competing priorities for investment in library resources, there are many important aspects to consider. From student enrollment to prominence of programs, there are both data-driven and intangible factors to weigh. In addition, most library collections now focus on the immediate needs of students and researchers instead of collecting for posterity. This just-in-time versus just-in-case collection development mindset prioritizes different resource attributes and requires an often unfamiliar level of acquisitions flexibility.
"Impact2: through the power of collaboration. How we increased our impact by ...Hester Mountifield
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Undergraduates publishing in journals that involve peer review and professional presentation is well established. The Council on Undergraduate Research lists numerous successful journals from around the world (Council on Undergraduate Research, 2021). Encouraging students to publish their work in collaboration with faculty and the library allows them to, 1) authentically communicate their work, 2) benefit from applied experiential learning by going through constructive academic review, resulting in improved work, 3) expose their work to a global audience and, 4) engage in knowledgeable debate about trends, issues and ethics in scholarly publishing. Critically, students are encouraged to put their best effort into their academic work. Getting involved in the process of publishing empowers individual academic agency in students, as well as raises the value of the university by showcasing the final, revised version of student academic and creative work (SFU Library, 2022).
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Alongside this, development of the library’s strategy occurred during a time of significant challenges. These were multifactorial and included a shift in institutional priorities following the pandemic, and an unprecedented level of change in library and university leadership. This paper will outline how addressing these challenges further highlighted the need to embed a sustainable approach to delivering our new strategy.
This presentation will provide insight into how this strategic plan was developed with a focus on the library’s role in advancing a sustainable university. Furthermore, it will outline how sustainability was not viewed as a standalone strategic goal but, was fully embedded into each pillar laid out in the new strategy. This enabled us to consider sustainability in several different ways:
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Finally, UCC Library engages with the public to promote lifelong learning and support the development of key skills (SDGs 4, 8, 9). In 2022, the Library participated in the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival by facilitating two online webinars and inviting the public to experience virtual reality in the Library’s Digital Environment Lounge.
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Aeroponics in UCC Library, a towering successldore1
UCC Library in collaboration with Buildings and Estates and Green Towers Ireland installed 3 aeroponic towers in Summer 2022.
The towers grow fresh nutritious food year-round almost anywhere, requiring much less space and less water than traditional methods. The aeroponic system is an advanced form of hydroponics, which involves growing plants without any substrate, using only water and nutrients. The plants are suspended in the air, and their roots are periodically misted with nutrient solution.
The towers were placed in 3 busy student social spaces in the library for maximum visibility and connection to the plants as they grow. Green Towers installed and maintain the towers, including harvesting every 4-6 weeks before replanting.
On harvest days a stall is set up and the fresh produce, wrapped in paper as bouquets, is given away to students. Seeing the food grow from tiny seedlings to the full and leafy green harvest on ‘market days’ directly connects them to a more sustainable and tangible way of producing food rather than the disconnection of picking something up from a supermarket shelf, the disconnection that contributes to massive amounts of food waste. Library lettuce as they call it creates positive connections between students, the library and sustainable methods of growing food. This, in conjunction with the many sustainability policies within the library helps us to educate on sustainable practices, and crucially, how they all connect to the bigger picture of why we must do all that we can.
Why Research Libraries supporting Open Access is vital to the achievement of ...ldore1
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) supports the Lyon Declaration on Access to Information and Development, 2014 (which was a response/commitment to promote meaningful access to information as part of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals), which states that a right to information worldwide would be transformational. Access to information supports development by empowering people, especially marginalised people and those living in poverty.
In this talk there will be a discussion of the vital importance of the availability of Open Access research publications to improve access to information and knowledge to enable the fulfilment of the SDGs to end poverty, improve health and education, reduce inequality, encourage economic growth, and tackle environmental destruction and climate change.
There will also be discussion of the role Libraries have to play in supporting Open Access at a national and local level, the options for publishing Open Access and the challenges.
Finally, the tools available to measure what proportion of your institutions papers are available as Open Access and what proportion are covering SDG topics will be demonstrated. These Tools will include Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Altmetrics Explorer.
The TCD Sense Project: A Universal Design Approach for Library Services & Spaceldore1
Sustainability is about meeting the needs of present generations without compromising the needs of future generations (United Nations, Brundtland Commission). At its core, social sustainability is about people. But how do libraries know if they are providing for the people in their communities? Are they places of sanctuary that improve the wellbeing of their users, or do they cause anxiety for students grappling with complicated systems and environments?
TCD Sense, The Trinity Sensory Processing Project, aims to make Trinity College Dublin more inclusive by reviewing and improving new and existing spaces, building sensory awareness and providing specialist supports to students who experience barriers to managing and adapting to their sensory environments.
User experience research by the Library with students highlighted the impact of the sensory environment on wellbeing and productivity: lighting, noise and a sense of sanctuary affect student comfort in library spaces, especially students who experience sensory overload and have high awareness of the sensory environment.
These findings were reinforced by further research by Trinity’s Disability Service and Discipline of Occupational Therapy, which included a sensory audit of learning spaces across the campus.
Supported by a fund for students with disabilities announced by The Minister for Further and Higher Education, the Library of Trinity College Dublin continued its close collaboration with The Disability Service and student groups to create over ten sensory spaces across its estate. Each space caters to different sensory preferences in terms of room size, noise, light, seating and visual stimuli.
This paper will discuss the key findings from the research and how they informed the selection of furniture, equipment and importantly, a new approach to design thinking. It will present an evaluation of the TCD-Sense project and describe further initiatives in universal design aimed at meeting the needs of future generations of students.
Research Libraries UK (RLUK) is a consortium of 39 research libraries in the UK and Ireland, with a number of networks and working groups including the Collections Strategy Network (CSN).
In May 2022 the RLUK Board of Directors endorsed the CSN’s vision for a UK Distributed Print Book Collection (UKDPBC) as part of the ‘Collective Collections’ strand of the RLUK ‘Transforming Libraries’ strategy. It is envisaged that this shared print collection will extend beyond RLUK libraries with SCONUL libraries, national libraries, special libraries and Jisc all playing a role. The UKDPBC builds on previous work relating to collective collections, including the successful UKRR service.
The UKDPBC will support sustainable collection management through ensuring preservation of, and access to, shared print book holdings in the UK for current and future users. The UKDPBC will enable individual libraries to reduce their own print collections through strategic decision-making, with the positive environmental impact of reducing the size of local collections stores, and without the risk of limiting access to print book content.
We are planning to begin the process to implement the UKDPBC in 2023, with the distributed collection managed through the use of retention statements added to metadata records uploaded to the National Bibliographic Knowledgebase (NBK). The NBK includes records created from the holdings of 141,426,076 records contributed by 190 institutions, with holdings discoverable through Jisc Library Hub Discover. It is envisaged that individual libraries will add retention statements as local collections analysis and projects are carried out. We are also working with Jisc to analyse NBK data to identify potential ‘last copies’ of titles to proactively ensure sustainable access to at risk content.
Making the Switch: Moving from deployed to hosted EZproxyldore1
In 2022 Maynooth University (MU) Library changed from ‘deployed’ locally hosted to cloud hosted EZproxy. In addition the Library implemented EZproxy Analytics as an add on to hosted EZproxy.
EZproxy is an authentication service provided by OCLC. Before the changeover, Maynooth University Library users authenticated via IP on campus and via ‘deployed’ locally hosted EZproxy when off-campus.
Reasons for implementing hosted EZproxy
EZproxy server and operating system at end of life
Recommended server be decommissioned
Managing the service locally time consuming
How does this project fit in with the theme?
This project relates to the theme of economic sustainability as it aligns to the MU Library Strategic Plan (2020-2023) goal to “harness digital capacity and innovation to create efficiencies…”. The pandemic highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and access to electronic resources. An implementation fee and a reasonable annual subscription enabled the Library to provide secure, seamless access to electronic resources and services both on and off campus.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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• The influence of library strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT)
• The operating context
• Selection of academic library SWOT
• Implications of chosen SWOT
• A complex cocktail: some contradictions
• 10 possible strategic directions from which to choose
Outline
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The Influence of Academic Library SWOT
• Identity
• What an academic library is
• What we do
• How others see us
• Prospects
• Where we excel and struggle
• Our potential for advancement or decline
• Situation
• Our sustainability
• Our strategy
• Our position and positioning
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SWOT Interaction with Unstable Environment
Global Higher Education
• Funding
• Student recruitment
• Accountability
• Competition
• Hybrid learning
• Student mental health
• Covid/Future Pandemics
• Climate Change
• War
• Cost of Living
• Energy Shortages
• Artificial Intelligence
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• Long-term significance
• Macro scale
• External context
• Prominence in literature
• 4 per SWOT dimension, 16 total
• Overlaps and contradictions recognised, also local circumstances
Academic Library SWOT: selection criteria
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Strengths and their Influence
Strength Positives Counterweights Strategy Implications
Centrality Established proximity to scholarship and
institutional mission
Mid-campus location
Vital connector role
Risk of complacency and assumption of
support
Emphasise impact on academic success
Maximise social capital
Values Engendering of trust
Strongly aligned with public good agenda
Compatibility with campus community
Demanding standards to meet
May generate conflicts occasionally
Promote values
Link values-based actions to institutional
strategy
Collaboration Strong institutional citizenship, alignment
Productive, resource-effective partnerships
Significant investment needed
Less direct recognition
Communicate benefits
Assert library identity and credit
Reinvention Evolving value proposition
Versatile range of contributions and
connections
Value less solid and unique to library
Ongoing investment in legacy
commitments
Sell the change in role and contribution
Keep legacy functions under review
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Opportunities and their Influence
Opportunity Positives Counterweights Strategy Implications
Post-COVID New directions, faster changes, greater
flexibility
Higher status and value in the institution
Budget uncertainty
Digital-first costs and licencing issues
Seize moment for new recognition, flexibility
and agility
Digital
Scholarship
Deeper embedding in the research cycle
New roles as partners
Funding potential
Specialist skillsets harder to find, retain
Infrastructure costs
Advertise contribution clearly, using
language of partnership
Open
Scholarship
Momentum for systemic change
Libraries at centre
Open access impetus
Academic and publisher resistance Prioritise participation in push for change
locally and globally
Learning Space Transformed libraries central to learning
Supportive partnerships
Community, well-being roles
Level of capital investment needed Frame argument for library as prime
learning space in institutional and wider HE
contexts
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Weaknesses and their Influence
Weakness Negatives Counterweights Strategy Implications
Conservatism Delayed response to change, opportunity
Slow discontinuation of legacy activities
Inward focus
Similar mindset common on campus Encourage and embed experimental
mentality
Strengthen external engagement
Stakeholder
Misperceptions
Dated, narrow perceptions
Underestimation
Positive sentiment towards library still a
common default
Communicate impact on priorities of
institution effectively
Economics Decline in share of institutional budget
Dysfunctional journals market
Value harder to prove
Consortium purchasing
Journal costs in spotlight via open
scholarship
Cultivate deeper understanding by
stakeholders of costs, choices, value
Diversity Staffing profile unrepresentative of user
population
Collections bias
Very slow progress
Pressure applied by institutional and
societal focus on EDI
Commit resources to intentional diversity
plans as a priority
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Threats and their Influence
Threat Negatives Counterweights Strategy Implications
Declining
Position
Lower place and visibility in institutional
hierarchy and structures
Less influence, budget
Structural alignment with academic units
remains more common
Focus on priorities of the institution
Capitalise on status gains during COVID
Identity
Blurring
Unclear professional identity projected
Less distinctive brand
Dilution of credit
Longevity of library as an established
campus presence
Promote distinctive role, achievements, and
value proposition
Competition Harder to advance position, influence
and resourcing
Disintermediation
Enduring high levels of trust in library Balance collegiality with competition
focused on key areas
Assert uniqueness
Uncertainty Unstable backdrop for operations and
strategy
Changes in roles, jobs, control, user
behaviour
Previous track record of resilience and
adaptability
Embrace uncertainty and shape change
Use values as anchor
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• Centrality v Attention
• Goodwill v Resourcing
• Collaboration v Competition
• Service v Partnership
• Diversity v Homogeneity
A Complex Cocktail: some contradictions
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• Active positioning
• Understanding the operating environment deeply
• Being political
• Prioritising outward engagement
• Maximising social capital
• Communicating value and identity
• Addressing diversity deficits
• Leveraging change in scholarly communications
• Embracing uncertainty
• Maintaining long-term perspective
10 Possible Strategic Directions
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Schlak, T., Corrall, S., & Bracke, P. (Eds.). (2022). The social future of academic
libraries: new perspectives on communities, networks, and engagement. London:
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Budd, J. M. (2018). The changing academic library: operations, culture, environments
(3rd ed.). Chicago: Association of College and Research Libraries.
Cox, J. (2018). Positioning the academic library within the institution: a literature
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