By fostering principles of systems thinking and informed learning though an inclusive
participatory design process that advances information exchange reflective dialogue and
knowledge creation the Informed Systems Approach promotes conceptual change in workplace
organizations. Informed Systems explores theory-based participatory action research and
provides examples of agile process models for activating sustainable design dialogue and
reflection processes in today's organizations. This book also examines forward thinking
frameworks for academic libraries and how they can be used in the context of dynamically
changing scholarly communications. Chapters further the expression of collaborative information
practices that enrich information experiences by simultaneously advancing both situated domain
knowledge and transferable learning capacity. Design (and redesign) activities well integrated
into the workplace culture are expressed through sustainable processes and practices that
produce rich information experiences. Informed learning both promotes and sustains continuous
learning including collective reflection on information sources collaborative practices and
systems functionalities. In these ways transferable topical understandings and information
resiliency manifest action oriented intention to ensure improvements of real world situations.
Transferable critique of the leadership issues facing contemporary library organizations across
the globe Agile process models for activating sustainable design dialogue and reflection
processes in today's organizations Theory-based participatory action research illustrations of
the efficacy of systems thinking interventions Forward thinking frameworks for academic
libraries in dynamically changing scholarly communications contexts Proven organizational
transformation strategies building upon theoretical concepts for nimble responsiveness
