July 20, 2005 Virtual Learning Series Part II
July 20, 2005 Virtual Learning Series Part II
Digital Collaboration Projects for Information Professionals

Part II
Launching a Digital Collaboration Project

July 20, 2005

Description
Whatever you call it  digital collaboration, social software, social networking - working across the Web is about more than technology or devices. Ultimately, it is about developing a community of practice where people readily share their information and knowledge, regardless of distance.

Many clients and end-users will suggest that the trend toward using digital collaboration lessens the need for librarians and other information professionals. Instead, the opposite is true: online information sharing increases the need for librarians as facilitators, researchers, and knowledge managers. With some work and initiative, technology-savvy Info Pros can position themselves inside their organizations as critically important team members at a time when their value is being questioned.

This two-part series looks at the tools and issues involved in creating an effective digital collaboration environment, and shares some ideas on how best to establish a digital collaboration initiative within an organization. At the end of the series, viewers should have a strong understanding of what digital collaboration is, how organizations are using digital collaboration tools, and how information professionals can leverage their unique skills in digital collaboration projects to become invaluable members of their organizations.

Part II - Launching a Digital Collaboration Project

The second session builds on the first session and discusses how digital collaboration projects are launched, and the important roles information professionals play in successfully launching and maintaining these projects, including:

  • Assessing whether your organization is ready for a digital collaboration project;
  • Assembling the project team and winning stakeholder support;
  • Determining which of the digital collaboration tools are worth implementing in your organization; and
  • Calculate a return-on-investment when hard figures may be difficult to compile.

Virtual Learning Series Speaker
K. Matthew Dames, Founder, Seso Group, LLC

Part I
The Digital Collaboration Landscape

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