Becoming a lean library : lessons from the world of technology start-ups /: lessons from the world of technology start-ups. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jeremy Nelson.
• Authors: Nelson, Jeremy
• Contents: Introduction Organizing library systems: A brief history and overview of typical library systems and technical services Pull vs. Push - Lessons from Lean Manufacturing Build-measure-learn as an OODA Loop: Understanding the lean start-up's build-measure-learn loop and its application to libraries as a learning organization Innovation accounting and Francis Taylor: Gathering feedback on library projects through improved metrics Defining hypotheses and managing complexity: Identify hypotheses in library services and projects to help improve outcomes in complex environments Actionable metrics from patron activity: Using library patron activity to drive decisions Pivoting with technology change: Recognizing and implementing a pivot in library services based on technological changes DevOps as a lean strategy: Explains the DevOps (Development and Operations) approach in corporations as a lean strategy for library systems and technical services
• Publisher Details: Oxford : Chandos Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 025.1; Library administration; Lean manufacturing
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781780634609
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