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http://library.syr.edu/information/dld/docs/checklist.doc
Syracuse University
Syracuse University Library
Digital Library Project Proposal Step 1
Criteria Checklist
Name Date
Department Email Phone
Project title (suggested)
The following criteria will assist SUL staff in developing and evaluating digital library project
proposals, help in prioritizing DL activities, and establish a strong rationale when requesting
support from internal or external sources. The criteria, organized by broad category, will help
document the merits of project proposals and promote an analytical approach to project selection.
Criteria are not listed in order of importance depending on the project, some will be more
important and others may not apply.
Instructions: please check all statements that apply to your project proposal and submit a
completed checklist with the DL Project Proposal form.
Mission:
The project addresses one or more of the Library’s strategic goals.
The project provides measurable support for SU’s teaching and research efforts.
The project will promote SU Library in a manner that may generate further digital library
projects and funding.
The project has local or regional importance
The project represents an effort that is unique to SU.
The project moves library services in a direction consistent with the Library's strategic
directions.
Rights:
Source materials are in the public domain.
SU owns or has intellectual property rights to the content.
Copyright holder will transfer applicable rights to SUL.
Use of material can be justified under fair use and SUL can control access.
Collaboration/Relationships:
The project has library, faculty, CMS, or other advocates.
The project creates or enhances a collaborative partnership.
Value:
The project will compliment existing collection strengths, become part of an existing
virtual collection, or contribute to the development of a critical mass of digital materials
in a subject area.
Current use of source material indicates potential of enduring value in digital form.
Source materials have value as artifacts.
The project addresses material that is unique or rare.
The project addresses material that is deteriorating.
The project provides integration of a variety of formats or related material scattered
among a number of locations.
The project is likely to generate new or increased use of the material.
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