Digitizing the Ivan Doig Archive at Montana State University: a rise to the challenge illustrates creative tension

Kenning Arlitsch, Hawks Melanie, Hannah McKelvey, Michelle Gollehon, Jan Zauha

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Abstract (may include machine translation)

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-113
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Library Administration
Volume57
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • archives
  • creative tension
  • cultural heritage
  • digitization
  • Ivan Doig
  • leadership strategies
  • learning organizations
  • outreach
  • special collections
  • staff engagement
  • vision

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