Philosophy
 I've been fortunate to have a number of on-the-job opportunities for
developing and enhancing leadership skills for a variety of
collaborative projects. Listed below are a few examples in which I had a leadership role.
In my current position I tend to take on a
servant leadership style, working closely with others in a
participative process to accomplish goals. What's missing from the graphic above, are the people that make it happen.
Creating Strategic Plans for Library Automation and Multimedia Services
To
begin the integration of audio, television, and multimedia services, we
developed a strategic plan based on values and goals identified in
several staff retreats and planning processes. Five strategic
initiatives were identified and progress was tracked and communicated
with key stakeholders. Two specific jump-start projects were
identified: redesigning the Multimedia Servies web site and creating
several faculty websites as a pilot program to help faculty with
developing web presence. The PLU Media Services web site went through a
major redesign in 1999 with the collaboration of the Web Development
Team. A major goal was to increase access to information needed by
students, faculty, and staff in the use of Media Services resources and
services. Our website received College and University Media Centers
1999 "Web Site of Year Award".
Over the past 10 years
we've developed several strategic plans for library automation that
have been instrumental in generating a vision, identifying goals,
obtaining resources, and
in delivering products and services to address goals. Each iteration
has been created with representatives of library and computing
departments and has been placed in context of university and
departmental goals, initiatives, and budgets. Plan development included
careful analysis standards and their support in software and
migrations.One
of the key standards-related goals has been to move to a platform
with published entity-relationship diagrams and tools for extracting
data with SQL. Significant results
include a web-based catalog, journal access and authentication tools,
and several system hardware and software migrations.
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Implementing Electronic Reserves
In 1997 I was charged with evaluating
the feasibility of implementing electronic reserve services. After
careful evaluation of the literature, identification of system options,
and site visits we decided to develop a prototype service and evaluate
its success as perceived by users. Partnering with Pat Auyong and
Sharon Chase in Circulation I assisted with technical aspects of
implementation.
The project was undertaken with an element of uncertainty and risk.
This project was a a steep learning curve for circulation and it was
not clear how much of a demand and workload there would be. I worked
with Circulation staff to identify key issues, problems, and potential
solutions and assist with implementation and technical training. To
measure success a user satisfaction was completed for students. Much of
the initial experimentation involved identifying good scanning recipe
that struck a balance between quality and usability at various network
speeds.
The service has been very sucessful and much appreciated by faculty and
students alike. In the past two years the service has been extended to
include streaming audio and video reserves.To share our experiences
with others, I presented a session on electronic reserves at the LITA
1999 National Forum titled "Implementing Electronic Reserves: The Care
and Feeding of Virtual Resources and Users". Pat Auyong and I
collaborated to present "Expanding Temporal and Spatial Access Options
with Electronic Reserves" at the 1999 Annual Customers of Dynix,
Inc. Conference as well as "Cultivation, Care, and Feeding of Electronic Reserves" at the PSAIL Libraries Meeting in April 1999.
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Developing Specifications for Morken Center Learning Technology InfrastructureTechnical
staff from Audio, TV, and Multimedia Services collaborated with
Networking staff to develop classroom technology and infrastructure
specifications for the Morken Center for Learning and Technology
building infrastructure to include ubiquitous access to the network,
technology-rich classrooms, and distributed learning technologies.
Collaborating with our technical staff I led development of the AV
designs and Division 17 specifications. A goal was to develop modular
and scalable standards that would integrate with current campus
standards, yet allow flexibility for future technology improvements.
A needs analysis was conducted with faculty and staff to identify what
kinds of technology would be needed in each space. Flexible and modular
room designs were identified to coordinate sound, projection, lighting,
console, and network locations with room orientation. During the design
process we developed a prototype console for one of our current lecture
halls to test with faculty for ease of use, design functionality, and
scalability.
After initial designs and specifications were complete, we validated AV
design specifications with an educational AV consultant and updated
specs based on his recommendations.
I also assisted the Development Office and Office of the Provost with
developing a successful $158,400 grant proposal for funding equipment
in the Multimedia Lab.
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Attributes
- Identifying mission and vision congruent with institutional goals
- Planning strategically and tactically
- Assessing needs and developing initiatives, goals, and timelines
- Motivating others to achieve goals
- Assessing, evaluating, and reflecting
- Being responsible and accountable
- Protecting content, standards, and portability
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