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Visionary Leaders In the Library

Dr. Arthur Winzenried discusses pioneering solutions to challenges faced by libraries today, emphasizing proactive leadership strategies and client-centric approaches to remain relevant. Embrace change, communicate effectively, and prioritize client needs to drive the library forward in the digital age. Dare to dream and plan for the future of libraries.

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Visionary Leaders In the Library

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  1. Visionary LeadersIn the Library Dr Arthur Winzenried, CSU

  2. Huge Challenges • Financial • Google worship • Black hole Technology • Staffing costs and difficulties • Invisible Libraries • Too many “others”

  3. Fear nothing • Nb. the scenarios of Healey and Johnson – very technical, perhaps concerning but still the same old values – service and encouragement. • Connection to information still the main focus • Client service is still the focus

  4. What then to do?

  5. Most importantly… Don’t hide!

  6. Proactivity the solution • Be obvious • Be seen • Be heard • Be first • Be everywhere (Infiltrate) • Be essential (Feed them)

  7. Put clients first • Meet their needs, not only as you see them, but as they do • Seek opinion • Communicate on every level • Acquire the Principal’s favourite authors • Become increasingly relevant

  8. So ….. Be obvious Be proactive Be involved Be watchful Be everywhere Be indispensable

  9. Above all…. Have a vision, Dare to Dream • Do plan for the future • Do aim to be around awhile • Do think big • Do communicate • Do consider the users

  10. Your library is a time machine, drive carefully

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