Stuart Glogoff

Information Technology in the Virtual Library: Leadership in Times of Change

Abstract Information technology is transforming society, education, business and the economy. Library administrators must understand these changes in order to position their organizations to flourish in the networked environment. This article describes the impact of this transformation on libraries, users, and library competitors. Restructuring organizations for adaptability and rapid decision-making, taking advantage of opportunities possible with advances in networked information, integrating the values of the “Net Generation” into the library organization, and adopting appropriate emerging technologies will allow libraries to continue to compete in the information marketplace.

The staff creativity lab: Promoting creativity in the automated library

Abstract To help foster an atmosphere that encourages creative thinking, the University of Arizona Library established the Staff Creativity Lab (SCL). In the SCL, staff learn to use different microcomputers and new software, and to develop new skills over networks. This article reviews the reasons and uses for a SCL.

Metadata protocols and standards: bringing order to our digital objects

ABSTRACT The World Wide Web has created new challenges for information professionals who are attempting to make sense of and locate resources in electronic format. Recent international initiatives have created standards and protocols to help manage and locate these resources. Successful implementation and integration of metadata standards into national digital library efforts have created online resources that are ready to use and populate. By illustrating how the new metadata standards are being used at the University of Arizona, we provide an example of how the Web can be used as a more viable research tool.