Post on 01-Nov-2014
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It’s Open Source: Collaboration is Key.
the technology isalmost irrelevant
People will almost
always want to hang
on to what they
already know
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instead…
• Do you have a mutual problem?
• Do you have a mutual need?
• Are you willing to be an innovator?
• Are you willing to take part in a “pilotproject”?
saving money is a goodplace to start.
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what benefits can participants expect?
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transparency is important:what are people’s fears?
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build your network
• build a varied group
• put in leadership thegroup trusts
• don’t let one personbe the face -- or thetech support -- ofthe project
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/phrenologist/3172558/
koha
• Free• Customizeable• Rich, established
development• Patron focused• Product of the
future -- not thepast
• Lots of buzz
vokal• Welcoming• Purposefully includes
libraries of manydifferent sizes
• Threw participantsright in -- overcomefear of technology
• Word of mouth• Share freely• Long development
time frame• Lots of different
opportunities forparticipation
most importantly: thetiming was perfect
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stumbling blocks
• Budget
• Time frame
• Distribution ofworkload
• Participants’ needfor face to facemeetings
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green mountainlibrary consortium
For more information on the GMLC,visit our blog at:http://gmlc.wordpress.com
Or speak with the Board of Directors:Stephanie Chase, Stowe Free LibraryJudah Hamer, Ilsley Public LibraryLucinda Walker, Norwich Public Library