Document Type
Conference Presentation
Publication Date
6-26-2016
Publication Source
American Library Association Library Information Technology Association Conference
Place of Publication
Orlando, FL
Abstract
Library staff employed in information technology departments are often seen as support staff, only providing services when something breaks. But what more can library IT staff do to support the mission of their libraries? In this presentation we will explore why library IT staff should maximize their ability to work across various library departments to collaboratively design new library services rather than being relegated to support staff. We will also explore how library IT staff may challenge traditional bureaucratic organization structures to lead change efforts.
Keywords
Libraries, library, information technology, management, lita, ala, American Library Association
Disciplines
Educational Leadership | Higher Education | Leadership Studies | Library and Information Science
Sponsoring Agency
Library Information Technology Association
eCommons Citation
Boman, Craig A. and Watkins, Whitni, "Library I.T.: Information Technologists or Information Thought-leaders?" (2016). Roesch Library Staff Presentations. 5.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/roesch_staff_presentations/5
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Educational Leadership Commons, Higher Education Commons, Leadership Studies Commons, Library and Information Science Commons
