Adopting Informed Systems learning theory: How 21st Century organizations can move from theory to practice

In more than a decade, organizational learning initiatives in North American academic libraries have applied informed learning theory, originating in Australia, for using information to learn. At the same time, and in a complementary fashion, systems design methods originating in England catalyzed information-focused and action oriented projects to improve local situations. Throughout, co-designed structures, sustained relationships, and professional practices furthered the enablement and enactment of collaborative learning processes that identified decisions to be made and actions to be taken. This systemic learning approach offers transferable guidance for ensuring effective processes and supportive infrastructure for nimble and inclusive direction setting and decision making in the midst of unrelenting changes within the higher education and scholarly communications environments