22 · Survey Results: Survey Questions and Responses
If yes, please identify the document(s). N=20
Twenty respondents identified a variety of policy documents. See the Representative Documents and Selected Resources
sections for examples of these documents.
Comments N=14
Absent such planning documents, we have nevertheless developed some cool, original systems in recent years.
Both of the referenced documents were developed with considerable staff input and engagement.
Digital preservation framework and policies in development. Committed to R&D in the area and sharing findings and
policies with the digital preservation community.
Examples include the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Charter, the UBC Library IT Plan, and grant documents for the
Koerner Library Research Commons.
In development is a basic introduction to concepts in innovation to help library staff think more about the meaning of
innovation and how organizations become innovative.
Innovation is one or our core library values associated with our planning documents and performance review process.
Both the managerial and staff communication principles, exhibited in meeting rooms throughout the library, include a
whole section on innovation
Internal “Innovation Grant” pilot program guidelines. The Libraries conducted a pilot program during 2012–2013 where
we provided a modest pool of one-time “innovation grant” funds that could be used to support innovative projects
within the Libraries.
Internal policies that establish the Office of Innovation and the Applied Research Division at the library.
Library-funded grant program for small innovation projects within the library.
Not specifically, but we use the strategic plan (noted above) to guide departmental planning and projects. We also
have a small fund controlled by the dean that is called the Fund for Innovation that we use for various small individual
projects.
Various reports for campus communities and fundraising networks. This sort of document expresses institutional intent
and aspiration, rather than establishing policy. It does reflect the Libraries purpose in using innovation to devise news
lines of service relevant to changing academic need. Innovative work is also described in these vehicles.
We don’t mention these words in our policies or work guidelines but we do incorporate innovation metrics and
measures as well as R &D practices and outlooks throughout our work. It is just not mandates, which is how I am
reading this question.
We have existing guidelines and procedures for developing innovative ideas as well as an existing “innovation fund.”
Digital Stewardship: Guiding Principles, Policies, and Procedures (January 2013) outlines new department devoted to
development and project management of digital initiatives, programs, and principles.
We have two Early Career Librarian endowments that are awarded to two librarians for a period of three years with
the possibility of renewal for one additional term of three years. One is the Sally W. Kalin Early Career Librarianship for
Technological Innovations and one is the Sally W. Kalin Early Career Librarianship for Learning innovations.
If yes, please identify the document(s). N=20
Twenty respondents identified a variety of policy documents. See the Representative Documents and Selected Resources
sections for examples of these documents.
Comments N=14
Absent such planning documents, we have nevertheless developed some cool, original systems in recent years.
Both of the referenced documents were developed with considerable staff input and engagement.
Digital preservation framework and policies in development. Committed to R&D in the area and sharing findings and
policies with the digital preservation community.
Examples include the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Charter, the UBC Library IT Plan, and grant documents for the
Koerner Library Research Commons.
In development is a basic introduction to concepts in innovation to help library staff think more about the meaning of
innovation and how organizations become innovative.
Innovation is one or our core library values associated with our planning documents and performance review process.
Both the managerial and staff communication principles, exhibited in meeting rooms throughout the library, include a
whole section on innovation
Internal “Innovation Grant” pilot program guidelines. The Libraries conducted a pilot program during 2012–2013 where
we provided a modest pool of one-time “innovation grant” funds that could be used to support innovative projects
within the Libraries.
Internal policies that establish the Office of Innovation and the Applied Research Division at the library.
Library-funded grant program for small innovation projects within the library.
Not specifically, but we use the strategic plan (noted above) to guide departmental planning and projects. We also
have a small fund controlled by the dean that is called the Fund for Innovation that we use for various small individual
projects.
Various reports for campus communities and fundraising networks. This sort of document expresses institutional intent
and aspiration, rather than establishing policy. It does reflect the Libraries purpose in using innovation to devise news
lines of service relevant to changing academic need. Innovative work is also described in these vehicles.
We don’t mention these words in our policies or work guidelines but we do incorporate innovation metrics and
measures as well as R &D practices and outlooks throughout our work. It is just not mandates, which is how I am
reading this question.
We have existing guidelines and procedures for developing innovative ideas as well as an existing “innovation fund.”
Digital Stewardship: Guiding Principles, Policies, and Procedures (January 2013) outlines new department devoted to
development and project management of digital initiatives, programs, and principles.
We have two Early Career Librarian endowments that are awarded to two librarians for a period of three years with
the possibility of renewal for one additional term of three years. One is the Sally W. Kalin Early Career Librarianship for
Technological Innovations and one is the Sally W. Kalin Early Career Librarianship for Learning innovations.