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 Goals and Objectives 2002-2007

Introduction

Mission
Vision
and Values

Goals

CUL Priority
Objectives
2002-2003

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CUL Priority Objectives, 2002- 2003

I.1. Strengthen access to digital collections by
  1. reallocation of funds and
  2. privileging electronic over print information when appropriate.
  3. innovative collaborations with information technology staff, publishers, consortia and other research institutions.

I.3. Digitize library holdings

  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.

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.

 

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