Using Agile Methods & Tools for Collaborative Collections Projects and Organizational Development

Abstract

In this article, Galadriel Chilton, the Director of Collections Initiatives (DCI) for the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation (IPLC; a partnership of 13 academic libraries), shares examples of applying Agile principles and tools. Galadriel describes how using Agile coupled with intentional focus on establishing governance and communication processes helps effectively complete projects, build trust, cultivate community, and develop an organization.