Sparking Innovation in Your Library: Lessons from Startup, R&D, and Venture Capital
June 13, 2013, 1:00-2:30pm
Elmer Anderson Library, Room 120
University of Minnesota
222 21st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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University of Minnesota
222 21st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Map and directions »
Join the Academic and Research Libraries Division (ARLD) of the Minnesota Library Association for a free webinar,Sparking Innovation in Your Library: Lessons from Startup, R&D, and Venture Capital. The complimentary access for our Minnesota Chapter is provided by ACRL.
Academic libraries are experiencing tremendous change. Advances in publishing, technology, pedagogy, and research are shifting roles across campuses. Librarians are expected to address emerging needs, requiring entrepreneurial thinking in order to deliver these new services. This live, interactive webcast will explore ideas from startups, R&D labs, venture capital firms, and other innovative organizations. Learn how you can apply the mindsets, toolsets, and cultural qualities to your library.
The presenter, Brian Mathews, is Associate Dean for Learning and Outreach at Virginia Tech. He blogs at The Ubiquitous Librarian for The Chronicle of Higher Education. His website iswww.brianmathews.com.
