Brett Mayze, consulting psychologist working on the strategic planning process, met with the team on Tuesday 30/4.

Brett asked that the wording of the four scenarios be altered slightly, so as to provoke stronger reactions at the stakeholder focus groups. This is common practice, and can be seen in the examples provided to the Scenario Writing Group (e.g. from the ARL)

He also requested that four or five dot points be insert at the end of each scenario, to clearly summarise the impact of the scenario on the Library user.

The format of the focus group events was discussed. Stakeholder attendees will be divided into small groups. After reading a scenario, the group is asked a set of questions regarding the attractiveness of the description. Scores are assigned to the reactions, and issues are explored. Then, the next scenario is read, and the same procedure is followed.

The focus groups have been advertised, and are being held:

For undergraduates: on Thursday May 2nd, at noon, at DHESL Library
For UQ/hospital staff: on Thursday May 2nd, at 2:30pm, at Herston Library
For post graduate students: on Friday May 3rd, at 10:00am, at DHESL Library
For academic staff: on Friday May 3rd, at noon, at DHESL Library