by Jean Graff, Learning for a Living
The phrase “think outside the box” means approaching problems in new, innovative ways. A “book” is a very old concept that is undergoing technology-driven change. The book is the focal point of a whole information ecosystem that includes the library science profession, the print publishing industry, and the higher education system. Computer analysts and project managers can learn some valuable lessons in information quality assurance from this ecosystem, but it must be adapted to current technology and business realities. The ecosystem is slowing evolving as publishers seek new business models, librarians migrate to knowledge management roles, and universities grapple with competition from online courses. I’m always looking for “out of the book” innovations that combine features in new ways and/or integrate existing parts of the ecosystem.
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