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Transforming Workflows: Staffing for the Future ALCTS CMS Collection Management and Electronic Resources Interest Group Sunday 24 June 2012 10:30-12:00 ACC-210C

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Short presentation on ideas for transforming workflows in regards to electronic resource management

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Transforming Workflows: Staffing for the Future

ALCTS CMS Collection Management and Electronic Resources Interest Group

Sunday 24 June 201210:30-12:00 ACC-210C

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OverviewPundits are always half-

rightLocal politics make your

rulesEvaluate current practicesAssess changes madeSacred cow tippingEngage stakeholders

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Pundits vs. PractionersMany of our thought

leaders are removed from day-to-day activities

Spot trends not people

Translate trends into practices

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Local Rules ApplyAccounting practices

Library administrative procedures

HR practices

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Evaluation of Current PracticesReview current practices

Determine what no longer fits current goals & objectives

Benchmark processes

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Develop Assessment PlanDetermine what

outcomes you want to achieve

Perform time studies

Report findings

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Sacred Cow TippingResist change to ”just

make changes”

Evaluate current practices for validity

Develop an assessment plan for every workflow practice

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Engage StakeholdersLibrary departments are

integral units

Broaden the perspective of the work to be achieved

Create buy-in by tie-in