Administration and cross-functional teams in libraries: A case study in failures and solutions. Issue 4 (13th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Perrin, Joy M.; Daniel, Justin
• Is Part Of: Library management. Volume 38:Issue 4/5(2017)
• Page Start: 219
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2017-06-13
• Subjects: Teams -- Website -- Administration -- Cross-functional -- Pitfalls -- Web design; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.005
• DOI: 10.1108/LM-08-2016-0066
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-5124

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assist library administration in avoiding cross-functional team pitfalls. Design/methodology/approach: This paper reports the results of years of cross-fucntiional teams at an academic Library. Reports results of years of cross-functional teams at an academic Library. Findings: Through shared trial and errors, readers will be able to avoid pitfalls and formulate questions not previously considered for their pursuit of cross-functional teams. Research limitations/implications: While this is a case study, the lessons learned can be applied at any library where cross-functional teams are considered. Originality/value: This study provides an account of teams at an academic library spanning a decade. Trials and tribulations are discussed.