I.1.
Strengthen access to digital collections by
- reallocation of funds and
- privileging electronic over print information when appropriate.
- innovative collaborations with information technology staff, publishers,
consortia and other research institutions.
I.3. Digitize library holdings
- Allocate annually a portion of the Library budget for digital conversion
of analog holdings.
- 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.
- 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.
IV.1. Implement an integrated technological and methodological framework
Library-wide, providing users with an integrated approach to discovery
and use of Library resources and enhancing collection building and managerial
efficiencies (e.g. Encompass).
V.2. Expand document delivery capabilities, e.g., e-reserve, interlibrary
loan and Borrow Direct.
II.4. Establish and operate a copyright service capable of ensuring
adequate observance and protection of intellectual property rights and
facilitating effective administration of our digital assets.
IV.2. Make resources and services more visible and easier to find
within Library buildings and on Library Web sites by employing appealing
and engaging design techniques and intuitive navigational approaches.
VII.1. Cultivate leadership skills that are focused and humane
and that place a premium on cooperation across administrative lines.
VII.2. Identify the skills and resources needed for library innovation
and develop new competencies by retraining and recruiting.
II.3. Establish and operate a consulting to production metadata service
capable of producing metadata in a variety of formats to organize, manage,
and preserve collections over time and to enable effective discovery and
use.
II.5. Instruct students, staff, and faculty in the use of available
resources and tools facilitating the aggregation and organization
of information and images.
Note: Goal VI (Physical Environment) and VII (Funding) were not included
in the priority setting review conducted by the Library Management Team.
However, they are considered top priorities of the University Librarian.