Cornell University

 Goals and Objectives 2002-2007

Introduction

Mission
Vision
and Values

Goals

CUL Priority
Objectives
2002-2003

Print Version
of Goals

GOAL I:  Build the knowledge base of print, digital, and other materials using selection criteria that reflect 1) the academic priorities of the University, 2) significant research in all areas of study pursued at the University, and 3) current collection strengths.
  1. Strengthen access to digital collections by
    1. reallocation of funds and
      2.     
    2. b.privileging electronic over print information when appropriate.
      3.     
    3. innovative collaborations with information technology staff, publishers, consortia and other research institutions.

  2. Expand and foster partnerships with the faculty to enhance access to scholarly information and to ensure the long-term preservation of that material.

  3. Digitize library holdings
    4.    
    1. Allocate annually a portion of the Library budget for digital conversion of analog holdings.
    2. Select materials for digitization on the basis of their potential for broad utility, unique value of materials converted, reflection of core strengths of Cornell's holdings, and opportunities for building distinctive aggregations through national and international collaborations, with particular attention to projects that meet these criteria and have the potential to generate external support or to produce revenues from their use.
    3. Investigate the extent and nature of use at Cornell and globally of Library digital collections currently available, incorporating these findings into the selection and design of new collections and the enhancement of existing sites.

  4. Use evaluative tools to analyze and measure strengths and costs associated with various collections, taking into account the services (i.e. cataloging, digitization, etc.) associated with collection building.

Goal II

 

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