Photo gallery week 1
Day 5
Day 4
Day 2
Day 1
Day 3
Designing Services that Matter
Field Visits: Learning from Institutions in Ohio
Understanding Ourselves and Others: DiSC Profiles and Communication Dynamics
Libraries Unbound: Open, Inclusive and Engiged
Trend Analysis: Preparing Libraries for the Future
Day 1
Towards Unbound Libraries: Expanding Access and Inclusivity
Traditional libraries often face challenges in accessibility, with physical and systemic barriers that prevent equal access for all. To create truly unbound libraries, we must rethink the services, infrastructure, and products they offer, ensuring they are universally accessible. This includes leveraging emerging technologies, such as implementing artificial intelligence as a service, and adapting library hours and policies to better accommodate diverse user needs. Libraries must also provide inclusive environments—such as sensory-sensitive spaces and safe rooms—to promote mental health and well-being. Through tools like empathy mapping and needs assessments, libraries can gain deeper insights into user experiences and design more responsive, human-centered services.
Day 2
Understanding Ourselves and Others: DiSC Profiles and Communication Dynamics
A significant portion of the week was dedicated to understanding workplace communication through the DiSC personality profile. By recognizing our own behavioral styles and those of others, we enhance teamwork and collaboration. An important takeaway was the understanding that only 7% of our communication is verbal, while tone of voice conveys 38% and body language accounts for 55%. This awareness helps us approach interpersonal communication more thoughtfully, encouraging effective collaboration and minimizing misunderstandings within library teams and user interactions.
Day 3
Trend Analysis: Preparing Libraries for the Future
One of the most valuable lessons was learning how to identify and track trends to extend the relevance and longevity of libraries. Recognizing early signals is essential, as these may indicate future developments. To respond effectively, we must ask:
- What does this trend mean for the library?
- What opportunities does it present?
Using these insights, libraries can engage in strategic planning, develop new services, and explore innovative possibilities. This also involves training staff to understand and embrace change, ensuring the institution remains dynamic and future-ready.
Day 4
Field Visits: Learning from Institutions in Ohio
During our visit to Ohio, we had the opportunity to explore a variety of library-related institutions. A notable visit was to OCLC, an organization deeply committed to providing access to information. Across all institutions visited, a common theme emerged: the importance of flexible, user-oriented spaces. Libraries must design environments that users can adapt to their needs. When these needs are not met, it becomes crucial to listen, reflect, and reimagine the space accordingly. User feedback must guide ongoing improvements in library design and services.
Day 5
Designing Services that Matter
This week offered a rich opportunity to explore innovative library services grounded in real user needs. It is not enough to create services for their own sake; they must be intentional, meaningful, and rooted in the lived experiences of library users. Engaging users, collaborating with research institutions, and addressing the broader needs of the communities we serve are essential steps in maximizing the impact of libraries. By doing so, libraries can remain vital, evolving institutions that support lifelong learning, inclusion, and social transformation.
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Photo gallery week 1
Day 5
Day 4
Day 2
Day 1
Day 3
Designing Services that Matter
Field Visits: Learning from Institutions in Ohio
Understanding Ourselves and Others: DiSC Profiles and Communication Dynamics
Libraries Unbound: Open, Inclusive and Engiged
Trend Analysis: Preparing Libraries for the Future
Day 1
Towards Unbound Libraries: Expanding Access and Inclusivity
Traditional libraries often face challenges in accessibility, with physical and systemic barriers that prevent equal access for all. To create truly unbound libraries, we must rethink the services, infrastructure, and products they offer, ensuring they are universally accessible. This includes leveraging emerging technologies, such as implementing artificial intelligence as a service, and adapting library hours and policies to better accommodate diverse user needs. Libraries must also provide inclusive environments—such as sensory-sensitive spaces and safe rooms—to promote mental health and well-being. Through tools like empathy mapping and needs assessments, libraries can gain deeper insights into user experiences and design more responsive, human-centered services.
Day 2
Understanding Ourselves and Others: DiSC Profiles and Communication Dynamics
A significant portion of the week was dedicated to understanding workplace communication through the DiSC personality profile. By recognizing our own behavioral styles and those of others, we enhance teamwork and collaboration. An important takeaway was the understanding that only 7% of our communication is verbal, while tone of voice conveys 38% and body language accounts for 55%. This awareness helps us approach interpersonal communication more thoughtfully, encouraging effective collaboration and minimizing misunderstandings within library teams and user interactions.
Day 3
Trend Analysis: Preparing Libraries for the Future
One of the most valuable lessons was learning how to identify and track trends to extend the relevance and longevity of libraries. Recognizing early signals is essential, as these may indicate future developments. To respond effectively, we must ask:
- What opportunities does it present?
Using these insights, libraries can engage in strategic planning, develop new services, and explore innovative possibilities. This also involves training staff to understand and embrace change, ensuring the institution remains dynamic and future-ready.Day 4
Field Visits: Learning from Institutions in Ohio
During our visit to Ohio, we had the opportunity to explore a variety of library-related institutions. A notable visit was to OCLC, an organization deeply committed to providing access to information. Across all institutions visited, a common theme emerged: the importance of flexible, user-oriented spaces. Libraries must design environments that users can adapt to their needs. When these needs are not met, it becomes crucial to listen, reflect, and reimagine the space accordingly. User feedback must guide ongoing improvements in library design and services.
Day 5
Designing Services that Matter
This week offered a rich opportunity to explore innovative library services grounded in real user needs. It is not enough to create services for their own sake; they must be intentional, meaningful, and rooted in the lived experiences of library users. Engaging users, collaborating with research institutions, and addressing the broader needs of the communities we serve are essential steps in maximizing the impact of libraries. By doing so, libraries can remain vital, evolving institutions that support lifelong learning, inclusion, and social transformation.