Digital Signage Working Group

This working group will develop and oversee a Digital Signage Master Plan and Digital Signage Standards for the Hesburgh Libraries, including the main Hesburgh Library, branch libraries, and other special locations. The initial work of the working group involves collaboration with renovation project leaders to identify opportunities for digital signage within the Hesburgh Library. The working group will also oversee installation projects at branch libraries and other locations. Near-term goals include:
● Create a framework to guide shared strategy, decision-making, and stewardship of digital signage systems
● Decide (for each digital signage location):
     ○ Category of messaging
     ○ Scope of content
     ○ Intended levels of audience engagement
● Devise an operational workflow for bringing new signage/systems online, to include:
     ○ Central contact
     ○ Account setup
     ○ Equipment acquisition
     ○ Routing to appropriate people
     ○ Syndication network
     ○ Training as appropriate
     ○ Ongoing management and updates
● Develop digital signage standards, guidelines, and templates to govern both syndicated and unique local content.
● Research emerging technologies and trends and implement best practices
● Consult with stakeholders as appropriate

Decision-making scope: Make recommendations for digital signage locations. Make location-specific decisions about types of messaging, categories of content, and intended audience engagement. Research and recommend related infrastructure, hardware, and software and facilitate necessary efforts for the acquisition, installation, and optimization of digital signage systems. Determine and oversee standards and guidelines.

Time Frame: Standing Working Group

Core Working Group: Mark Dehmlow, Rob Fox, Rob Kolic, Tara O’Leary, Cheri Smith, Andy Wetherill

Consultants: TBD