Lib, IM, KM Archives from Dysart & Jones Associates

Impact of LIbraries

by Jane Dysart | Sep 1, 2020 | Change & Innovation, Conferences, Lib, IM, KM | 0

Sometimes we get too close to our local issues and challenges; we become frustrated with the pace of progress and change. I believe we need to step back so we can see the forest and not just the trees. The IFLA LIbrary Map of the World shares not only how many libraries there are in the world, but also how libraries are having an impact in their local areas.

Sunrise or Sunset?

by Jane Dysart | Aug 19, 2020 | Change & Innovation, Learning, Lib, IM, KM | 0

I was really inspired yesterday listening to KM pioneer Leif Edvinsson speak to the SIKM community begun by Stan Garfield many years ago. He began his talk by asking Stan what he thought of the world today, sunrise or sunset? Trick question! The sun never sets. So our world goes on! Leif touched on many interesting things: KM in 3D, knowledge navigation, ignorance management, learning to see, learning journeys, and more!

What are barriers to entry for the library sector?

by Rebecca Jones | Jul 20, 2020 | Change & Innovation, Lib, IM, KM | 0

Porter’s Five Forces is still the standard for assessing a sector’s vulnerability to disruption. Consider the barriers to entry for the library sector. Is it vulnerable to being disrupted?