On-Demand Webinar: Opportunity in the Face of Crisis
Our library managed multiple facilities projects and operational
challenges while responding to a series of crises. The past three years
have embodied change at libraries as services have been re-envisioned in
response to COVID. At the height of the pandemic our university also
addressed a severe budget crisis that resulted in layoffs, early
retirements, and reorganization of many institutional partners. Recent
administrative leadership changes further contributed to a sense of
uncertainty. Now the future is bright. Crisis response, years of data
collection and opportunity intersected to spur exciting change in
library facilities and the reconsideration of most services. We will
describe how an HVAC upgrade and plans for a neighboring auditorium were
elevated into a major remodel of the existing library, the construction
of a new library facility, and a radical change in services that will
move our library from an afterthought to a hallmark space on campus. The
importance of diverse data collection, relationship building,
listening, opportunism, and general openness to rethinking facilities,
collections and services will serve as centerpieces for the discussion.
Presenters will also address managing change and diverse interests
during the renovation process. The information provided can be scaled to
fit any size academic or public library.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the value of data collection in order to spur change in services and evolution in spaces;
- Describe methods for managing change during times of increased upheaval; and
- Critically examine how a multitude of factors such as relationship building, flexibility, and pragmatism can play crucial roles in driving meaningful change.
Who Should
Attend: Library administrators and supervisors who are
anticipating building projects or who may want ideas on projects and
service changes associated with new or updated facilities.
Presenters:
Jennifer Hughes has over 25 years of experience as a library manager and currently serves as the Associate University Librarian at Coastal Carolina University. She received her MLIS from the University of South Carolina and MBA from Coastal Carolina University.
Eric Resnis is Head of Research and Scholarship for the Coastal Carolina University Libraries, managing teaching, research, and engagement initiatives. His research areas include liaison effectiveness and the role of making in enhancing student learning.
Tech Requirements
Core Webinars are held in
Zoom. Speakers or a headset for listening to the presentation are
required. Closed captioning is available in the Zoom platform.