Introduction
The Technical Services Department at UNL had undergone organizational changes over the last few
years, and space allocation and workflow no longer reflected the changes in functionality or technological
advances that had occurred. The workflow had changed from a top down cataloging and acquisition
model, with professional librarians directing the work of paraprofessionals to a more team-oriented
scheme, in which professional librarians acted as team members and resources for paraprofessionals.
Library administration and the Technical Services chair wanted to move the department from a "cube
farm" to a dynamic work space where materials and information flowed through the department and
collaboration replaced the more formal model. Initially, we thought that could be accomplished by simply
changing the physical space. As we moved through the process of re-allocating and clearing out space,
we also re-discovered the importance of involving staff in decisions involving their work space and work
assignments. This provided the re-vitalization of the staff in the area. Over the years, staff had seen their
numbers reduced and the work re-allocated with apparently little consideration or consultation with them.
By involving them in the process of space re-allocation, we were all reminded of the importance of
collaboration and using the learning organization model.
IntroductionThe Technical Services Department at UNL had undergone organizational changes over the last fewyears, and space allocation and workflow no longer reflected the changes in functionality or technologicaladvances that had occurred. The workflow had changed from a top down cataloging and acquisitionmodel, with professional librarians directing the work of paraprofessionals to a more team-orientedscheme, in which professional librarians acted as team members and resources for paraprofessionals.Library administration and the Technical Services chair wanted to move the department from a "cubefarm" to a dynamic work space where materials and information flowed through the department andcollaboration replaced the more formal model. Initially, we thought that could be accomplished by simplychanging the physical space. As we moved through the process of re-allocating and clearing out space,we also re-discovered the importance of involving staff in decisions involving their work space and workassignments. This provided the re-vitalization of the staff in the area. Over the years, staff had seen theirnumbers reduced and the work re-allocated with apparently little consideration or consultation with them.By involving them in the process of space re-allocation, we were all reminded of the importance ofcollaboration and using the learning organization model.
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