The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks, Failing Forward, and Creating

Description: The Experimental Library by Cathryn M. Copper Using techniques observed from startups and rapidly evolving technology companies, this book will educate information professionals on using experimentation to make evidence-based decisions to advance initiatives in libraries. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Libraries that experiment are better positioned to adapt to rapidly changing environments and evolving user needs and behaviors. This guide shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to teach you how to take a human-centered and design thinking-based perspective on problem solving.Coverage includes:why experimentation is possible on any budget and can be undertaken by anyone in any organisation.ways to foster a culture of experimentation which recognises the importance of incorporating curiosity into work and daily life.examples of experimentation from academic, public and school libraries as well as non-library settings.how to engage users in testing to identify the pros and cons of a prototype.guidance on employing IDEEA (Ideate, Design, Experiment, Engage, Assess) as a five-part process for trying out ideas by formulating prototypes.This book is essential reading for library and information professionals who want to pioneer change and experiment in their library. Author Biography Cathryn M. Copper works at the intersection of libraries, architecture, and technology. As the Head of the Eberhard Zeidler Library at the University of Toronto, her current research explores technology and experimentation in libraries. She has spoken on the topic of experimentation at several national and international conferences including the Association of College & Research Libraries and SXSW EDU. Her talk on the use of artificial intelligence and augmented reality in libraries at SXSW EDU was featured as one of the "biggest and most pressing ideas." Table of Contents IntroductionPart I A Culture of Experimentation1 The Power of Curiosity2 What Makes an Experiment?3 Everything Is an ExperimentPart II The IDEEA Anti-Method4 IDEATE5 DESIGN6 EXPERIMENT7 ENGAGE8 ASSESSPart III Mapping Experimentation to Your Organization9 Fail Forward10 Reskilling the Information Professional11 The Experimentation RoadmapBibliographyIndex Details ISBN178330698X Author Cathryn M. Copper Publisher Facet Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781783306985 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-12-14 Imprint Facet Publishing Subtitle A Guide to Taking Risks, Failing Forward, and Creating Change Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2023-12-14 ISBN-10 178330698X Pages 184 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157925813;

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