ITaaU Network+ Libraries of the Future: community engagement

Jeremy Frey, Steve Brewer

(University of Southampton)

Sir  Duncan  Rice  Library  at  the  University  of  Aberdeen 25-26 March 2014

Libraries of the Future?

Birmingham  Library  ©  Mecanoo  Architects  

Courtesy  of  Lori  Nix  -­‐  lorinix@lorinix.net    

Welcome  •  Goals  for  the  day:  

1.  Explore  role  of  IT  uLliLes  in  the  context  of  the  evolving  role  of  libraries  

2.  Capture  key  issues  for  libraries  engaging  with  their  communiLes  

3.  ArLculate  a  route  forward  for  invesLgaLng  and  developing  these  findings  

4.  Broaden  our  network  of  people  with  interests  in  this  area  

Agenda  DAY  1  •  Welcome  and  IntroducLons  •  Talk:  knowledge  management  for  libraries  •  Community  engagement  -­‐  key  issues?  •  Break  out  groups  -­‐  discussion  of  community  engagement  key  issues  •  Coffee  break  •  Report  back  from  break  out  groups  •  Discussion  on  emerging  ideas  &  IdenLficaLon  of  possible  follow  on  acLons  DAY  2  •  Recap  from  day  one  •  Talk:  community  engagement  (from  the  Sir  Duncan  Rice  Library  library  team)  •  Library  tour  followed  by  coffee  •  Working  lunch  -­‐  agree  on  follow  on  acLons  &  recommendaLons  on  community  

engagement  •  dotRural  visit  

IT as a Utility funded under Research Council UK's Digital Economy theme

The  Digital  Economy  vision  is  of  the  transforma5onal  impact  of  digital  technologies  on  all  aspects  of  life.    

LOTF  –  the  story  so  far…  

A  significant  sub-­‐theme  within  the  Digital  Economy,  including  IT  as  a  ULlity  Network+  1.  Libraries  tradiLonally  hubs  within  academic  

insLtuLons  and  communiLes  at  large  2.  Digital  Economy  predicated  on  smart  ciLes  

and  (digitally)  connected  communiLes  3.  Role  and  requirements  of  new  technology  

and  uLliLes  for  Libraries  of  the  Future?  

How  we  arrived  here…  •  17  April,  2013  –  Bodleian  Library  workshop  

–  Emerging  and  changing  roles  for  librarians  –  QualiLes  not  (yet)  encapsulated  within  the  digital?  –  CollaboraLve  learning  opportuniLes  

•  18  September,  2013  –  Scoping  workshop  (Soton)  –  “Digital  is  more  than  digiLsed”  DDR  –  Do  systems  lock  in  processes?  –  Design  for  flexibility?  Community  led  structures?  –  Lessons  learnt  from  universiLes  restructuring?  

•  13  November,  2013  –  BL,  Libraries  of  the  Future  –  MulLdisciplinary  spaces  where  people  spent  Lme  –  Medieval  data  deluge,  exchange  of  volumes  –  Role  of  libraries  in  supporLng  knowledge  creaLon  

•  5  December,  2013  –  Oxford  eResearch  Centre  –  The  role  of  research  libraries  and  professional  bodies  –  Leah  McEwen  (Cornell)  and  Dave  De  Roure  (Oxford)  

Introduction: partners & collaborators

•  PI and Co-Is: –  Jeremy Frey, PI (University

of Southampton)

–  Gerard Parr (University of Ulster)

–  Mark Sandler (QMUL) –  Richard Mortier (University

Nottingham)

–  Mike Surridge (University of Southampton)

•  Advisory group: –  ustwo –  IBM –  BT –  Thales –  Microsoft –  BBC Reseaerch –  Cabinet Office –  DSTL –  Zenotech –  Cambridge &

Newcastle Universities Steve  Brewer  –  Network  Coordinator  (University  of  Southampton)  

The Digital Economy and ITaaU

The  Cloud  

food security traditional

utilities

cloud computing

sensors & actuators

telecommunications

data-driven science

electronic lab notebooks

“Network+ smart spaces/ smart  ci)es”  

libraries of the future

“tangible Interfaces”

“apps are the new taps…”

3D printing

Aims and objectives •  Unite researchers, users, content and data providers

•  Understand how and why businesses and consumers

are using on-demand services

•  Understand the provision, uptake, usability, security,

of apps and services delivered in the future Internet

•  Champion simple, usable and safe IT provision from

smart services, surroundings and information stores

•  Identify perceived barriers that inhibit new users

Approach: Network+ & Hub model  

•  ITaaU  one  of  4  sub-­‐themes  of  the  Research  Councils  UK  Digital  Economy  programme  

•  The  Digital  Economy  vision  is  of  the  transformaLonal  impact  of  digital  technologies  on  all  aspects  of  life    

•  £138  million  invested  since  2008  by  RCUK  •  Other  Networks:  Sustainable  Society,  CommuniLes  and  Culture  &  New  Economic  Models  

•  Hubs:  dot.rural,  SiDE  and  Horizon  •  Centres  for  Doctoral  Training  

ITaaU Network+: Newsletter

Available from the website: Itutility.ac.uk

•  Smart Spaces (Cities) and Diversity •  Emerging Economies: International Perspectives

•  Libraries of the Future

•  Broadcast Media and Social Media

•  Data as a Utility, Hardware as a Utility

•  3D printing: the changing shape of IT utilities •  Human Data Interaction

•  Business models for IT utilities

First two successful pilot projects recently confirmed:

•  Trusted Tiny Things – led from University of

Aberdeen

•  Using Wireless Networks to Support First

Responders and Resilience in Upland Areas – led

from QMUL & Cambridge

THIRD CALL ON THE WAY

“a temporary transfer to a new research environment”

opportunities for career development, sectoral knowledge transfer and access to short term skills for project development

Call 2 has recently closed

Workshop progress Title Date Location No. attendees

Smart Spaces and Diversity 11 March Southampton 12 attendees Libraries of the Future - 1 17 April,

2013 Bodleian Lib, Oxford 19 (21 reg -

max) Emerging Economies: International perspectives

23 April, 2013

Assoc. Commonwealth Universities

15 attendees

Embedded IT services and the Internet of Things

20 May, 2013

Southampton 13 attendees

Security and Trust in IT Utilities: challenges, risks and benefits - Scoping meeting

10 June 2013

Southampton 10 attendees

3D printing, scanning and projecting: the changing shape of IT utilities

27 June 2013

Southampton 23 registered

Design approaches for IT Utilities: a two day quest for the optimum interaction design models for IT utilities

4-5 July Ustwo & IBM South Bank, London

23 registered

Adoption of ICT to improve security and trust in the UK food chain

2-3 Sept 2013

County Antrim, Northern Ireland

> 50 registered

Libraries of the Future - 2 18 Sept Southampton 10 Human-Data Interaction: big data gets personal

2 Oct 2013 Open Data Institute, London

43 registered

Libraries of the Future - 3 13 Nov, 2013

British Library, London

Now open

IT utilities: Security and Trust 21-22 Nov 2013

Southampton Now open

IT utilities: promoting and discovering services

11 Feb, 2014

Southampton Now open

Libraries of the Future – 4 5 Dec, 2013

Oxford TBC

ITaaU Network meeting 19-20 June, 2014

Southampton TBC

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Emerging topics Strong sub-theme are emerging as areas for further investigation:

•  Information transformation services – identify and promote

•  Transition: revelation è innovationè specialist tool/resource è utility (where is service in this sequence?)

•  Designing web to be accessible to those with intellectual disabilities , dyslexia etc…

•  Academic eLearning use and development in developing world

•  Assistive technologies for older people to use Web 2.0

•  Health ICT in developing countries – efforts to improve / build

•  Trust and security important but perception is key to success

Join the ITaaU Network+

•  Web: www.itutility.ac.uk

•  Mailing list: http://jiscmail.ac.uk/itutility •  Hashtag #itaaun

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•  Email: info@itutility.ac.uk

•  LinkedIn group: IT-as-Utility-Network

LOTF  –  the  story  so  far…  

A  significant  sub-­‐theme  within  the  Digital  Economy,  including  IT  as  a  ULlity  Network+  1.  Libraries  tradiLonally  hubs  within  academic  

insLtuLons  and  communiLes  at  large  2.  Digital  Economy  predicated  on  smart  ciLes  

and  (digitally)  connected  communiLes  3.  Role  and  requirements  of  new  technology  

and  uLliLes  for  Libraries  of  the  Future?  

How  do  IT  uLliLes  contribute  to:  1.  Data  and  library  granularity  –  the  paper  is  all?  

1.  Data  preservaLon  role:  not  just  books,  the  role  of  the  crowd,  

2.  preservaLon  of  process  3.  Safety  process  mamers  

2.  Can  we  build  a  physical  library  from  Zooniverse?  1.  Where  and  how  do  the  conversaLons  take  place?  2.  Can  we  build  a  physical  library  from  devices?  

3.  Do  we  need  a  new  name  for  libraries  and  librarians?  1.  Professional  personal  development  role