The current economic crisis for academic research libraries has been predicted since at least 1995. Many research libraries have spent years trying to reinvent themselves in the face of these predicted difficulties. But rather than relying on the same old strategies for survival, libraries need to think outside the box. They need to move beyond incremental changes and truly introduce 21st century solutions. Despite smaller budgets and fewer resources, they must still find ways to innovate, continually improve, and exceed customers’ expectations. The presenters will explore some of the available tools and concepts such as project management, new technologies, and planned abandonment that can enable libraries to not only survive, but thrive.