Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Information Outlook, Vol. 6, no. 1, January 2002
 
Features

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  6 Laying the Foundation: The Architecture of Great Ideas
Many organizations give lip service to the idea of innovation but few truly seek it. Instead, they are constrained by old ways of thinkingassigning blame and avoiding risk. To be truly innovative, says Jeffrey Cufaude, an organization must look to break down the barriers to innovation and lay a new foundation of success among its employees.

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  10 Seeking Innovation: Librarians Help Push Organizations Ahead
Innovation is the lifeblood of an organization. To remain relevant and be worthwhile, a company must develop original ideas. Librarians can be the heart of these companies, pumping information that is vital to innovation to correct places. Ed Hudner explains innovation and then maps how librarians can be agents of innovation.

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  14 Innovation Artist: A Conversation with Tom Kelley
Tom Kelley knows a little bit about innovation. He is general manager of IDEO, a leading design firm that has been featured on 20/20 and in numerous articles. He has also written book on the subject, appropriately called The Art of Innovation. Kelley recently talked to Information Outlook about what it takes to become an innovator.


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  22 Designing ­ and Redesigning ­ Information Services for Maximum Impact
The development process for any product or service begins with an idea and, hopefully, ends with a product or service that clients can't wait to get their hands on. However, to get from one point to another takes a lot of bravery, persistence, management, and ingenuity. Rebecca Jones and Jane Dysart look at the road going from an idea to a finished product.

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  26 Meet the Candidates
Make sure to read about your colleagues who are running for the 2002/03 Special Libraries Association Board of Directors.



Columns
5 Executive Outlook
Building Blocks to Change
42 Communications Outlook
Now is the Time to Start Planning for ISLD 2002!
36 Cotton Circle Spotlight
An Interview with Bill Pardue
44 Strategic Learning Outlook
What Can We Learn From Innovation?
38 All About Drucker
Drucker on Leadership
46 Making News
Members and Units in the News
40 Copyright Corner
Copyright Office Issues First Sale Report
 


Departments


4 Market Place
48 Coming Events
48 Advertising Index

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