Presentation for the Handheld Librarian Online Conference, February 2010 - www.handheldlibrarian.org

1. Mobile Rx: A Prescription For Mobile Leadership Handheld Librarian Online Conference February 2010 Lisa Carlucci Thomas Digital Services Librarian Southern Connecticut State University

2. Introduction Why Mobile Rx? Brilliant examples – many here! What are the takeaways? Are you ready to become a mobile leader?

3. Objectives Define mobile leadership Discuss considerations and examples Identify action steps for mobile leadership at your library & beyond Write your own Mobile Rx

4. Mobile Leadership Leadership: “an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction” Leaders: Lead by example Demonstrate, not dictate Create chances for others to learn, grow, experiment, personalize, adapt, teach http://dictionary.reference.com

5. Mobile Leadership Mobile: http://www.wordle.net/

6. Mobile Leadership (defined) “an act or instance of… demonstrating, articulating, or creating a place, purpose, or opportunity for mobile technologies [in libraries]”

7. Mobile = Change Librarian Professional Information Consumer How Mobile Changed My Life… http://bit.ly/QLmobile

8. Mobile = Access Mobile Browsers Mobile Applications New Platforms Cataloging Mobile Resources SMS Reference Social Media Other Examples?

9. Mobile = Present & Future Whatever happens next (& lots will) Mobile is here to stay Experts & entrepreneurs agree Mobile is here to stay What does this mean for libraries? Mobile is here to stay

10. Mobile Leadership = Action Personal Institutional Professional

11. Mobile Leadership = Action Personal Use and explore mobile technologies Stay current about new developments for libraries… & keep those antennae up! Identify mobile technology role models Find your niche; can’t be expert in all Talk to peers; compare notes & collaborate Most important: tell your story

12. Mobile Leadership = Action Institutional Be aware of institutional needs & priorities Understand where mobile fits in strategic plans; articulate what, why, and how Confer with stakeholders Evaluate risks, gains, returns on investments Selectively choose mobile projects or services that improve, enhance, or educate

13. Mobile Leadership = Action Professional Participate, don’t spectate Seek opportunities for mobile research Write about your experiences, knowledge, lessons learned & best practices Collaborate with peers across disciplines Promote mobile technologies in libraries through education, discussion, and training Publish & present; locally & nationally

14. Mobile Rx: Your Prescription Mobile leadership is about: Demonstrating, Articulating, Creating Place, Purpose, Opportunity Change, Access, Present & Future Action: Personal, Institutional, Professional

15. Mobile Rx: Your Prescription Select your action: Personal, Institutional, Professional Determine what YOU can do, NOW Write your own Mobile Rx Using the action steps as a guide, write yourself a prescription for mobile leadership

16. Thank You Mobile Rx: A Prescription for Mobile Leadership Connect & Share your Mobile Rx! @lisacarlucci