Transformation: next generation technical services at the University of California Libraries

Purpose - This paper seeks to feature an interview with Brad Eden, Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Eden discusses the University of California Libraries' Next Generation Technical Services initiati...

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Published in:OCLC systems & services 2011-02, Vol.27 (1), p.6-9
Main Author: Medeiros, Norm
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Collections
College campuses
Colleges & universities
Computerized technical services
Contracting out
Design engineering
Digital
Digital libraries
Digital systems
Initiatives
Libraries
Readers
Tasks
Technical services
Transformations
University libraries
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Summary:Purpose - This paper seeks to feature an interview with Brad Eden, Associate University Librarian for Technical Services and Scholarly Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Eden discusses the University of California Libraries' Next Generation Technical Services initiative.Design methodology approach - The paper notes changes necessary to transform technical services for the new digital realm.Findings - The task force chaired by Eden recommends several changes to traditional processes, three of which are central to achieving transformative change.Originality value - The paper offers readers insights into the means by which a large consortium under severe financial constraints is attempting to achieve cost-savings and value-added services through system-wised collaboration.
ISSN:1065-075X
2059-5816
2054-1694
2059-5824
DOI:10.1108/10650751111106500