Comments on: Same Cubicle, New Title, New Challenges http://dltj.org/article/new-title-new-challenges/ We're Disrupted, We're Librarians, and We're Not Going to Take It Anymore Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:48:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Andrew Treloarhttp://dltj.org/article/new-title-new-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-12676 Andrew Treloar Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:45:31 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/01/new-title-new-challenges/#comment-12676 Peter, let me join in congratulating you on your elevation. As the other commentators have already noted, you will bring a rare set of skills to the challenges of IT Strategic Planning! Peter, let me join in congratulating you on your elevation. As the other commentators have already noted, you will bring a rare set of skills to the challenges of IT Strategic Planning!

]]> By: the jesterhttp://dltj.org/article/new-title-new-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-12026 the jester Sun, 04 Feb 2007 03:44:53 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/01/new-title-new-challenges/#comment-12026 Kordell --I think you hit on the problem right off. Listening and synthesizing are one thing; turning that around and reflecting it back to the community in a meaningful and effective away is quite another. The latter seems to be a combination of not only the message, but the messenger, the delivery, and the community's willingness/preparedness to listen.If you have any helpful advice, please pass it along! Kordell –

I think you hit on the problem right off. Listening and synthesizing are one thing; turning that around and reflecting it back to the community in a meaningful and effective away is quite another. The latter seems to be a combination of not only the message, but the messenger, the delivery, and the community’s willingness/preparedness to listen.

If you have any helpful advice, please pass it along!

]]> By: Kordell Nortonhttp://dltj.org/article/new-title-new-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-11936 Kordell Norton Thu, 01 Feb 2007 01:24:24 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/01/new-title-new-challenges/#comment-11936 What a challenge. I work with educators on Strategic Planning. A constant issue if not only the technology, but also getting the community input. Since most of the community is not real literate on technology many of the educators have resorted to community forums and neighborhood meetings. It is a something that has to be done.Another issue is that those that are involved in the Strategic Planning are often the last to use techology. So the OhioLink challenges of reaching out to those who have the decision making capabilities AND tech links. . . .daunting. What a challenge. I work with educators on Strategic Planning. A constant issue if not only the technology, but also getting the community input. Since most of the community is not real literate on technology many of the educators have resorted to community forums and neighborhood meetings. It is a something that has to be done.

Another issue is that those that are involved in the Strategic Planning are often the last to use techology. So the OhioLink challenges of reaching out to those who have the decision making capabilities AND tech links. . . .daunting.

]]> By: Fred Gertlerhttp://dltj.org/article/new-title-new-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-11930 Fred Gertler Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:33:31 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/01/new-title-new-challenges/#comment-11930 Peter,Good for you and even better for OHIOLINK - they are very fortunate to have someone of your quality in this position.Fred Peter,

Good for you and even better for OHIOLINK – they are very fortunate to have someone of your quality in this position.

Fred

]]> By: mjgiarlohttp://dltj.org/article/new-title-new-challenges/comment-page-1/#comment-11928 mjgiarlo Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:38:37 +0000 http://dltj.org/2007/01/new-title-new-challenges/#comment-11928 pmurray++Best of luck in your new position! pmurray++

Best of luck in your new position!

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