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Revolutionizing Resource Sharing. Lessons from eCommerce Peter D. Collins August 13, 2014. 4 Innovation Zones. Shipping Expedited Delivery Direct to User Shipping Batch Processing Inventory Control Discovery Data and Privacy Data for Ranking and Referral Self-Service.
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Revolutionizing Resource Sharing Lessons from eCommerce Peter D. Collins August 13, 2014
4 Innovation Zones • Shipping • Expedited Delivery • Direct to User Shipping • Batch Processing • Inventory Control • Discovery • Data and Privacy • Data for Ranking and Referral • Self-Service
There is no magic spell IMAGE: http://www.picturesof.net/pages/090808-024762-334042.html
Introduction to BorrowDirect • Integrated search of 11 library catalogs and over 50 million items • Monographs, Music Scores, and CD’s • Real-time availability • Unmediated requesting • Circulation integration for streamlined processing (NCIP) • Expedited shipping (UPS) • Twelve-week loan period
Drone Delivery IMAGE: http://www.amazon.com/b?node=8037720011
Shipping & eCommerce Two Questions • How fast can I get it? • How much will it cost? IMAGE: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zfO0Lmm4Kh0/Td0LInAGj7I/AAAAAAAAGUM/ubfRmCiTv4c/s1600/paper%2Bbows%2B10.jpg
Two Paths to Expedited Shipping IMAGE: http://kfwhite.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/decisions_decisions_-_geograph_org_uk_-_191544.jpg
Expedited Delivery – Option 1 User Funded • 3 – 5 Day Delivery is Free • 2 Day Delivery on Cost Recovery Basis • User Funded • Completely Optional • User Only Pays Shipping Cost Difference • Cheaper than Retail
Expedited Delivery – Option 2 Direct Shipping • Direct Shipping to Home Address • Optional Selection • Consistent Delivery Times
Arguments Against Direct Shipment • Borrowing Library Oversight • Historic Library-to-Library Lending Policies • Verification of Receipt • Enforcement of Overdues
Modern Applications at Work • Integrated Shipping Module • Package tracking integrated into Resource Sharing software • Package tracking “Delivery” triggers status update • Package tracking “Delivery” triggers NCIP messages
Integrated Shipping Module IMAGE: http://1heckofaguy.com/2012/04/23/99-boxes-of-books-on-the-wall-we-wish/
Batch Processing • One Tracking Number; Multiple Items • Tracking Number Linked Across Records • Tracking Number Scan Triggers Batch Update • Open Box and Sort • No Extra Updates and Handling Required
One Box – Many Updates IMAGE: http://1heckofaguy.com/2012/04/23/99-boxes-of-books-on-the-wall-we-wish/
Batch Processing Efficiencies • Tracking at the Book Level • Allow Tracking by the Patron • Reduced Processing Time Upon Receipt • One Scan Updates 10 – 15 Books • Save Staff Time
Fighting Over Books IMAGE: http://www.talesfromaloudlibrarian.com/2011/06/fighting-over-books.html
Ownership vs. Storage • Ownership = “Legal right to the possession of a thing” • Borrow = “To obtain or receive (something) on loan with the promise or understand of returning it” • Storage = “The act of storing goods” • http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
Single Hub vs. Multi-Hub Network IMAGE: http://marcokai.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/hub1.jpg
Modified Workflow • Expose Temporary Records • Let BorrowDirect Maintain and Track the Item’s Location • Store Material Until Needed Elsewhere or Recalled by Owning Institution
Cost Savings • No Return Shipping Costs • Total Shipping Reduced by Almost 50% • No Special Cataloging Required • Available Immediately For Use • No New Software Required • BorrowDirect Database Becomes Authority File • Ownership Not Diminished • Recall at any time
Let me Help You IMAGE: http://pennalumniblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/furness.jpg
Data Driven Discovery • Data Aggregation for Referral • Library Data a Valuable Tool • Privacy Concerns a Red Herring • No Personal Data Required • Library Use Easily Anonomized
StackLife SCREENSHOT: http://stacklife.harvard.edu/
Bibliographic & Use Data SCREENSHOT: http://stacklife.harvard.edu/
Library & Consortial Self-Service IMAGE: http://doreenrainey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/TheresAnAppForThatHeader.jpg
Scan Barcode for Checkout IMAGE: http://www.visionsmarts.com/products/vs-barcode-reader.html
Self-Service Across BorrowDirect • User Authorization (NCIP) • Item Checkout • Locally • To User Account • Off-site • To Your Library’s Account (NCIP) • To the Patron in Their Library’s ILS (NCIP)
Revolutionalize Your Library • Identify Trends in Business and eCommerce • Don’t be Afraid to Take Chances • Put Service First • Make it Faster • Make it Easier • Empower Your Users
Thank you Peter D. Collins pcoll@pobox.upenn.edu www.borrowdirect.org