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The DLF Project Managers group is an informal community within the larger DLF community. The group provides a forum for sharing project management methodologies and tools, alongside broader discussions that consider issues such as portfolio management and cross-organizational communication. The group also looks to keep pace with the dynamic digital library landscape, by bringing new and evolving project management practices to the attention and mutual benefit of our colleagues.
== Background ==  
== Background ==  
The [https://www.diglib.org/groups/pmg/ Digital Library Federation Project Managers Group (DLF PMG)] was formed in 2008 to acknowledge the intersection of the disciplines of project management and library technology. The group provides a forum for sharing project management methodologies and tools, alongside broader discussions that consider issues such as portfolio management and cross-organizational communication. The group also looks to keep pace with the dynamic digital library landscape, by bringing new and evolving project management practices to the attention and mutual benefit of our colleagues.
The [https://www.diglib.org/groups/pmg/ Digital Library Federation Project Managers Group (DLF PMG)] was formed in 2008 to acknowledge the intersection of the disciplines of project management and library technology. [https://www.diglib.org/groups/pmg/ Past meeting presentations and notes 2008-2017] are available on the DLF website.


[https://www.diglib.org/groups/pmg/ Past meeting presentations and notes] are available on the DLF website.
== Library Project Management Toolkit ==
The [[DLF Project Managers Toolkit]] is a collaborative project, based on contributions by members of DLF PMG and the public. The Toolkit offers crowdsourced information, tips, techniques, and tools for project managers working in or with digital libraries. First initiated as a Google doc by Jennifer Vinopal at New York University in February 2013, the toolkit has grown and evolved over the years as a living document to share experiences and link out to resources.


== Crowdsourced Project Management Toolkit ==
To contribute to the Project Managers Toolkit login at the top right of the page, then select the Edit tab. If you are a first-time contributor, select ‘create account’ at the top right of the page and send a request to [mailto:info@diglib.org info@diglib.org] to get access to edit pages, add links, or share documentation. (We had to add in this step because the bots were getting us.)
The [[DLF Project Managers Toolkit]] is a collaborative project, based off contributions by members of DLF PMG.  The Toolkit offers crowdsourced information, tips, techniques, and tools for project managers working in or with digital libraries. First initiated as a Google doc by Jennifer Vinopal at New York University in February 2013, the toolkit has grown and evolved over the years as a living document to share experiences and link out to resources.


== Get Involved ==
== Get Involved ==
*Attend the Project Managers Working Meeting at the DLF Forum each year, where members of the group discuss various needs and topics, and work to identify ways to support them.
1. Join the [https://lists.clir.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=DLF-PM-GROUP&A=1 DLF PMG listserv] open to anyone interested in digital library project management.
**[https://www.diglib.org/groups/pmg/ Past meeting presentations and notes]
**[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnkUwe5vSFOEoGQ5G8vBwtqH59NWgexolbfhWN_pXN0/edit#/ 2017 Project Managers Breakfast Meeting notes]
 
*Join the [https://lists.clir.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=DLF-PM-GROUP&A=1 DLF PMG listserv] open to anyone interested in digital library project management.
 
*Contribute to the Project Managers Toolkit. Simply login at the top right of the page, then select the Edit tab. If you are a first time contributor, select ‘create account’ at the top right of the page and send a request to [mailto:info@diglib.org info@diglib.org] to get access to edit pages, add links, or share documentation.


*Join in the 2018 DLF-PM Group Bi-Monthly Discussion
2. Join in the 2018 DLF-PM Group Bi-Monthly Discussion
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Please send any additional topic ideas to the DLF Project Manager's Steering Committee.
3. Attend the Project Managers Working Meeting at the DLF Forum each year, where members of the group discuss various needs and topics and work to identify ways to support them. You can see past years programs and notes here [https://www.diglib.org/groups/pmg/ DLF Project Managers past meetings 2008-2017]
 
4. Join the DLF-PM Steering Committee
The steering committee meets online throughout the year to work on projects and organizes the Forum working breakfast/lunch session each year. Anyone is welcome to join throughout the year. Email the Chair to be added to the email list. 
 
[mailto:sarah.severson@mcgill.ca Sarah Severson], McGill University Library, Chair <br>
Beth German, Texas A&M<br>
Robin Pike, University of Maryland, College Park<br>
Meghan Musloff, University of Michigan<br>
Christine Quirion,MIT Libraries <br>
Cristela Garcia Spitz, UC San Diego<br>
Becky Thoms, Utah State University<br>
Cynthia York, Johns Hopkins University<br>

Revision as of 16:52, 4 June 2018

The DLF Project Managers group is an informal community within the larger DLF community. The group provides a forum for sharing project management methodologies and tools, alongside broader discussions that consider issues such as portfolio management and cross-organizational communication. The group also looks to keep pace with the dynamic digital library landscape, by bringing new and evolving project management practices to the attention and mutual benefit of our colleagues.

Background

The Digital Library Federation Project Managers Group (DLF PMG) was formed in 2008 to acknowledge the intersection of the disciplines of project management and library technology. Past meeting presentations and notes 2008-2017 are available on the DLF website.

Library Project Management Toolkit

The DLF Project Managers Toolkit is a collaborative project, based on contributions by members of DLF PMG and the public. The Toolkit offers crowdsourced information, tips, techniques, and tools for project managers working in or with digital libraries. First initiated as a Google doc by Jennifer Vinopal at New York University in February 2013, the toolkit has grown and evolved over the years as a living document to share experiences and link out to resources.

To contribute to the Project Managers Toolkit login at the top right of the page, then select the Edit tab. If you are a first-time contributor, select ‘create account’ at the top right of the page and send a request to info@diglib.org to get access to edit pages, add links, or share documentation. (We had to add in this step because the bots were getting us.)

Get Involved

1. Join the DLF PMG listserv open to anyone interested in digital library project management.

2. Join in the 2018 DLF-PM Group Bi-Monthly Discussion

Topic Date Format
Labor in Digital Work February 12-16, 2018 Multi-day discussion and summary
Tools for Project Management April 3-10, 2018 Multi-day discussion available on
Service and Portfolio Management TBD TBD
Sunsetting for Projects TBD TBD
Scope Creep TBD TBD
Agile Development TBD TBD

3. Attend the Project Managers Working Meeting at the DLF Forum each year, where members of the group discuss various needs and topics and work to identify ways to support them. You can see past years programs and notes here DLF Project Managers past meetings 2008-2017

4. Join the DLF-PM Steering Committee The steering committee meets online throughout the year to work on projects and organizes the Forum working breakfast/lunch session each year. Anyone is welcome to join throughout the year. Email the Chair to be added to the email list.

Sarah Severson, McGill University Library, Chair
Beth German, Texas A&M
Robin Pike, University of Maryland, College Park
Meghan Musloff, University of Michigan
Christine Quirion,MIT Libraries
Cristela Garcia Spitz, UC San Diego
Becky Thoms, Utah State University
Cynthia York, Johns Hopkins University