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Project Evaluation Criteria
As stated in its charge, the Digital Program Advisory Committee will evaluate all proposals. To
submit a proposal, please complete and submit the Project Recommendation Form
(http://www.lib.ua.edu/forms/dpac-recomm.htm). More information about the University of
Alabama Libraries’ digital program is available at Digital Projects at The University of Alabama
Libraries (http://www.lib.ua.edu/dpac/).
Proposals will be evaluated on value, sustainability, viability, and scalability. The following
criteria are designed to assess strengths and weaknesses and to provide an analytical
approach to this evaluation
Required Criteria (9)
The project will provide significant support for UA’s mission of teaching, learning,
research, and service.
The project will increase the research value of materials by providing new forms of
intellectual access.
The project’s intrinsic value will ensure continuing use by a significant audience(s)
within and /or beyond the UA community.
The project will meet recognized standards for digital capture, metadata, and data
storage.
The materials are in public domain, a copyright clearance has been obtained, written
permission for open access on the World Wide Web has been obtained, or the items are
“orphan works”.
The project will be completed with available funding.
The project will have the potential to generate funding through grants, gifts, or other
fund sources.
The project will foster a partnership(s) which may include campus departments or
initiatives at the state, regional, national, or international levels.
The project will be completed in a timely manner and without adversely affecting other
projects or other library priorities.
Preferred Criteria (4)
The project will unite via the Web disparate collections.
The project will extend the life of materials at risk by providing access to digital
surrogates.
The project will be of interest and value to various publics.
The project will expand our expertise or technical infrastructure.
Approved by Libraries Management Council and Dean’s Council July 12, 2005
Digital Program
Digital Projects Overview
Project Recommendation Form
Master List of Digital Projects
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University of Alabama
http://www.lib.ua.edu/dpac/criteria.htm
FIND SEARCH SERVICES ABOUT US NEW &NOTABLE
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Project Evaluation Criteria
As stated in its charge, the Digital Program Advisory Committee will evaluate all proposals. To
submit a proposal, please complete and submit the Project Recommendation Form
(http://www.lib.ua.edu/forms/dpac-recomm.htm). More information about the University of
Alabama Libraries’ digital program is available at Digital Projects at The University of Alabama
Libraries (http://www.lib.ua.edu/dpac/).
Proposals will be evaluated on value, sustainability, viability, and scalability. The following
criteria are designed to assess strengths and weaknesses and to provide an analytical
approach to this evaluation
Required Criteria (9)
The project will provide significant support for UA’s mission of teaching, learning,
research, and service.
The project will increase the research value of materials by providing new forms of
intellectual access.
The project’s intrinsic value will ensure continuing use by a significant audience(s)
within and /or beyond the UA community.
The project will meet recognized standards for digital capture, metadata, and data
storage.
The materials are in public domain, a copyright clearance has been obtained, written
permission for open access on the World Wide Web has been obtained, or the items are
“orphan works”.
The project will be completed with available funding.
The project will have the potential to generate funding through grants, gifts, or other
fund sources.
The project will foster a partnership(s) which may include campus departments or
initiatives at the state, regional, national, or international levels.
The project will be completed in a timely manner and without adversely affecting other
projects or other library priorities.
Preferred Criteria (4)
The project will unite via the Web disparate collections.
The project will extend the life of materials at risk by providing access to digital
surrogates.
The project will be of interest and value to various publics.
The project will expand our expertise or technical infrastructure.
Approved by Libraries Management Council and Dean’s Council July 12, 2005
Digital Program
Digital Projects Overview
Project Recommendation Form
Master List of Digital Projects
UA Libraries Home |Campus Libraries |Contact Us |Search This Site |
©2004-2006 The University of Alabama
Last modified: 08/09/05
Comments about this site to: webmaster
