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Digitizing the Ivan Doig Archive at Montana State University: a rise to the challenge illustrates creative tension |
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| Authors: | Kenning Arlitsch Melanie Hawks Hannah McKelvey Michelle Gollehon Jan Zauha |
| Institution: | 1. Dean of the Library, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA;2. Organizational Development Manager, J. W. Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA;3. Interim Electronic Resources &4. Discovery Services Librarian, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA;5. Digital Production Manager, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA;6. Outreach, Instruction, &7. Research Librarian, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, USA |
| Abstract: | This article contextualizes the leadership concept of creative tension by describing the acquisition, processing and digitization of the Ivan Doig Archive at the Montana State University Library. The project is framed as an illustration of strategies that can generate and sustain momentum toward achieving ambitious goals while building staff confidence. Perspectives from library staff and faculty who worked on the project are included alongside the view of the dean and an external organizational development manager. |
| Keywords: | Ivan Doig special collections archives digitization cultural heritage creative tension leadership strategies learning organizations staff engagement vision outreach |