Oppenheimer Film Discussion for Philosophy and Film
ALCTS Forum response to Ithaka
1. We Should Worry My Concerns with the results of the Ithaka S + R 2010 Library Survey ALCTS Forum, June 27, 2011 ALA Annual Conference JENICA P. ROGERS DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES, SUNY POTSDAM
2. 65% of respondents do not feel that their library has a well-developed strategy to meet changing user needs and research habits. Question: Who thought this was a good idea? Answer: NO one, but without a plan, there’s no reason NOT to do it
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4. How many library directors want to do strategic planning but don’t feel equipped or supported to do it?
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7. Do the libraries holding tightly to print holdings have a mission that makes that a critical choice?
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10. Do librarians have the skills to be effective partners with faculty in this arena?
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13. What skills, training, and knowledge do we need to get there?
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15. We deserve better. What will it take to get us there? What new questions do we need to ask? What skills do our decision-makers need? What knowledge? What attitudes?