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Ushering Change in the Face of Adversity

Ushering Change in the Face of Adversity. A Change Project at The Leonard S. Washington Memorial Library of Southern University at New Orleans Shatiqua Mosby-Wilson and Laurie Gaillard. The Genesis of an Idea . A picture is worth a thousand words …….

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Ushering Change in the Face of Adversity

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  1. Ushering Change in the Face of Adversity A Change Project at The Leonard S. Washington Memorial Library of Southern University at New Orleans Shatiqua Mosby-Wilson and Laurie Gaillard

  2. The Genesis of an Idea A picture is worth a thousand words ……

  3. A FEMA Can or A Library • Treated Like Sardines

  4. The Possibilities Are Endless • Unsolicited Donations Arrive Weekly • Boxes of Books everywhere • Multiple Employees in one Cubicle • Lack of shelving • Lack of study/quiet zones • Lack of uniform procedures

  5. VISION • Technology • Service • Resources

  6. The Project • Revamped the organization chart • Improved peer review process • Development and documentation of policies and procedures

  7. The Project • Take advantage of emerging technologies • Partner with other departments on campus • Seek external funding

  8. Making the Change • Survey of Library Staff • Survey Students • Interview Faculty, Deans and Administrators • Visit Other Libraries • Research Current Trends in Librarianship • Consult With Library School Faculty

  9. Implementing the Change • Seek Administrative Support • Seek Campus Support • Place Orders for Furnishing • Document Document Document

  10. Technical Services: the Guinea Pigs • Acquisitions • Serials project • Technical Services moves to a bigger space • Writing policies to justify decisions (esp. donations)

  11. The Obstacles • Library Staff • Administration • Money • University strategic plan (work in progress)

  12. Breakthroughs/Innovations • Learning to cut through the red tape • Scratching the backs of others • How to keep a happy staff

  13. Applications of Learning • Stake holders and their involvement • Key change issues: how to change for the better of the library

  14. Applications of Learnings • Resistance & how it was managed: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA • Describe which goals were achieved: managed to let TS be TS without bullying from public service

  15. Summary • We’re just getting’ started…

  16. Mold, Wet Spot Video

  17. The Movie

  18. Shatiqua Mosby-Wilson Library Director 6801 Press Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 (504) 286-5030 swilson@suno.edu Laurie L. Gaillard Catalog Librarian 6801 Press Drive New Orleans, LA 70126 (504) 286-5364 lgaillar@suno.edu Contact Information

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