Business process modelling using ARIS: process architecture
Abstract
Purpose
Academic libraries have witnessed huge changes due to internal and external factors. Recent evidence shows that there is a lack of interest in process analysis within academic libraries. There is a lot written on the need to change academic libraries but there is little analytical research that investigates processes, in terms of the process architecture. The paper aims to discuss this issue.
Design/methodology/approach
The modelling tool used is Architecture of Integrated Information Systems (ARIS).
Findings
ARIS can provide a process architecture and design for academic libraries that might raise questions later about procedures and some inefficiencies.
Research limitations/implications
Library managers might need to learn new techniques.
Originality/value
There is a lot written on the need to change academic libraries but there is little analytical research that investigates processes, in terms of the process architecture. This research examines business process modelling for academic libraries, focusing on the process architecture, as a way of visualizing, understanding and documenting processes.
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Acknowledgements
Many thanks to the author’s friend Mohammed Marie for his advice on using ARIS.
Citation
Tbaishat, D. (2017), "Business process modelling using ARIS: process architecture", Library Management, Vol. 38 No. 2/3, pp. 88-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-05-2016-0042
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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