ShareAcademy 2012, Shanti Freundlich

1. Priority Groups: Transforming Concepts into Actionable Projects
Simmons College, Beatley Library
Vivienne Piroli & Shanti Freundlich
DIY: Driver + Priority
 Write down 3 potential drivers: “big picture” ideas, constant to-do items, concepts from
ShareAcademy, etc.
 Give each potential priority a driver: Information Literacy, Discovery, Engagement & Outreach,
or Resource Management.
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DIY: Goals + Objectives
One thing the group will accomplish:
One reason this group will benefit a library:
One thing that must be done to complete this project:
August 7, 2012 Simmons College ShareAcademy

2. DIY: Focus on the Details
 What resources would help you complete the definition document? Are some of the headings
challenging? Why?
 Are there headings you would omit or others that you would add?
DIY: Build a Project Group
In groups of 3-4, discuss strategies you would use to:
 Create cross-functional teams
 Facilitate non-hierarchical decision making
August 7, 2012 Simmons College ShareAcademy