[Dspace-general] question for the librarians

[Paul Kobulnicky]

I'm not sure that it is a valuable use of time or energy to push this  
as a "campus" issue. I do believe that it is a good use of time to  
"cherry pick" faculty, Centers, and even departments that one knows  
one can talk to, work with and be creative. Get things going where  
you know there is willingness and, better yet, an invitation to help  
them solve a problem. Build successes and let the successes drive  
campus conversations. Don't unnecessarily discuss the  philosophy or  
ethics of scholarly communications or IP; do talk about your  
successes, especially when asked. Don't presume to teach the campus  
how to be but rather solve problems. Get a reputation for having good  
creative solutions to the problems of others and traffic will build.  
This is especially true if you think that you have some significant  
opponents on your campus ... don't give them a forum.

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Paul Kobulnicky
Executive Director,
Maag Library
Youngstown State Univ.

voice:  330-941-3675
Fax:     330-941-3734
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