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

Description: The Experimental Library by Cathryn M. Copper Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description 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. 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." Details ISBN 178330698X ISBN-13 9781783306985 Title The Experimental Library Author Cathryn M. Copper Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 184 Publisher Facet Publishing GE_Item_ID:157925813; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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