Embedded Services for Solos and Small Info Centers: Strategies and Considerations
| Presenters: | Reece Dano, Information Specialist, Ziba Design Gretchen McNeely, Senior Information Specialist, Ziba Design |
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| Date: | 3 March 2010 | |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET | |
| Price: | No Charge for SLA Members | |
| Registration closed. |
Seminar Description
At a time when many organizations are demanding more collaboration and innovation from their employees, embedded librarianship offers an excellent opportunity to develop and promote your services. Many information professionals who implement embedded services report stronger relationships with their customers and increased job stability.
This Webinar will discuss the benefits and challenges of embedded services and give an overview of steps one should consider when implementing this model in the workplace. It will also call out some of the opportunities embedded services can provide for career growth.
Who Should Attend?
Solo librarians and small information services groups in business or nonprofit settings.
Critical Learning Questions
- How are embedded services beneficial to solo librarians or small information centers? How do customers benefit?
- What must one consider before implementing embedded services?
- How does one maintain and evaluate embedded services?
Notes
Instructions for accessing the Webcast will be e-mailed to you 2 to 3 business days prior to the event. Your registration is for one computer and one site only. You can host as many people as you like, so be sure to invite your colleagues to learn with you!
* Note: Participants registration limited to 50
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Reece Dano works at Ziba Design, where his role includes providing embedded services within project teams. Prior to joining Ziba, Reece held library positions at Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects, Reed College, Boston University, and the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. In addition to his work at Ziba, Reece serves as the Membership Team Leader for the Oregon Chapter of SLA and a First Five Years Advisory Council member.
Gretchen McNeely works as at Ziba Design, where her role includes providing embedded services within project teams. Prior to joining Ziba, Gretchen owned an independent information consultancy and was a research manager for Ardesta, a venture capital firm specializing in micro- and nanotechnology, and its business media branch, Small Times. In addition to her work at Ziba, Gretchen is active in the Oregon chapter of SLA.
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