The reclassification we are doing here is probably atypical, as we are primarily focussed on improving the (adapted) scheme that we have rather than changing to something else or bringing in a standardised version. However, I will still share my experiences on getting management buy-in. I argued that our scheme was in such a bad state, much staff time was being wasted wrestling with the scheme. Also, due to problems in our scheme, the same items were getting different classmarks, and if these were also different editions, we were unintentionally duplicating some materials. I approached it on a "wasting staff time (=money)" and "accidentally duplicating stock" double ticket.
How have you obtained management buy-in for your reclassification project?
Debbie
Deborah Lee
Senior cataloguer
Book Library
Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House
Strand
London WC2R 0RN
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It's been a really interesting discussion so far today. I'm interested in hearing about how you have obtained support from senior management for your project(s)?
How have you sold the benefits of reclassification to managers?
How far have your reclassification projects been aligned to other strategic priorities?
Helen
Helen Garner
Senior Information Adviser (Cataloguing) Sheffield Hallam University [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
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