This document discusses how libraries can transform by embracing open spaces, open data, and open access. It introduces these "open" themes and how they relate to perceptions, expectations, value, programs, services and collections. Examples are provided of libraries creating open spaces through creative programming. The importance of open data is discussed through examples like making regional data freely available. Finally, the concept of open access is covered in regards to evolving library collections and barriers presented by technologies. The document advocates for a transformative culture in libraries based on learning and outlines entrepreneurial methods libraries can use.

1. Open Spaces, Open Data,
Open Access:
Transforming Today’s
Libraries
Lisa Carlucci Thomas
Design Think Do @lisacarlucci
lisa@designthinkdo.org #MCLSAM13

2. Open Spaces, Open Data,
Open Access
• Introduction
• “Open” Themes In Context
• Transformative Culture
• Entrepreneurial Methods
• Q & A

3. OPEN
SPACES

4. Montrose, CO

5. Open Spaces, Open Data,
Open Access
• Open = Perceptions, Expectations, Value
• Programs, Services, Collections, and ???
• Creativity, Community, Content
http://t.co/DOcFknZcSv
• Programming Unconference Northeast
http://sfy.co/eR61

6. @joshlinkner

7. @joshlinkner

8. Asset Based
Community Development

9. Telluride, CO

10. Brooklyn, NY

11. NYC

12. World Maker Faire

14. OPEN
DATA

15. San Francisco, CA

16. Open Spaces, Open Data,
Open Access
• Free, Available, Compatible
• Eric Busboom, San Diego Regional Data Library
“a nonprofit Data Intermediary to collect, store,
distribute, and analyze a wide range of data
about the San Diego region ”
“Social Progress Depends on Data”
- @sandiegodatafoo

17. LibraryBox
Austin, TX

20. OPEN
ACCESS

25. > Luke Tipple

27. > Paul Hansord

29. Without access,
the information might as well ….NOT EXIST
• Libraries have evolved to promote access to
collections like never before
• However… e-collections present new barriers
– DRM, pay-walls, complex licensing, devices
Open Spaces, Open Data,
Open Access

30. New Haven, CT

37. San Francisco, CA

38. TRANSFORM

39. Transforming
Today’s Libraries
• What is transformative culture?
An organizational model built upon
transformative learning –
“the process of using a prior interpretation
to construe a new or revised interpretation
of the meaning of one’s experience
in order to guide future action.”
– Dr. Jack Mezirow

42. 1. Know the impact you want to have
2. Fire toxic friends
3. Find new surroundings
4. Create a relationship road map
5. Discover who you already know
“make genuine connections…
that make failure impossible”
– scott dinsmore

43. 6. Enlist the help of others
7. Create unique value & learn to help anyone
8. Great genuine online connections
9. Build your in-person community
10. Make people a part of your world
11. Show up
“make genuine connections…
that make failure impossible”
– scott dinsmore

47. Entrepreneurial Ideas
•CT NEXT
•The Grove
•Make Haven

49. I

50. BUILD
MEASURELEARN

51. OPEN
SPACES
OPEN
DATA
OPEN
ACCESS

56. Open Spaces, Open Data,
Open Access
• Introduction
• “Open” Themes In Context
• Transformative Culture
• Entrepreneurial Methods
• Q & A

61. Open Spaces, Open Data,
Open Access:
Transforming Today’s
Libraries
Lisa Carlucci Thomas
Design Think Do @lisacarlucci
lisa@designthinkdo.org #MCLSAM13