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Training, consulting services for developers
Training, funding, %time off from core duties
Whatever is possible and needed is provided, including time to work on developing configurations and processes,
resources for training, and administrative support.
Yes, support is provided as needed. For example, student workers are hired to assist with commons research
assessments. In addition, we have partnered with third party consultants to perform post-occupancy research on library
commons spaces, as well as the Clough Commons.
LIBRARY INNOVATION: FUNDING
10. Which of the following describes your library’s strategy(ies) for funding innovative activities (i.e.,
does the library anticipate the need to fund innovation on a recurring basis or does it consider
requests as they arise)? Check all that apply. N=44
Case-by-case basis 40 91%
Collaboration with other departments in the institution 28 64%
Recurring commitment 27 61%
One-time commitment 22 50%
Other strategy, please briefly describe 7 16%
Ability of librarians to attend the Digital Humanities Incubator workshop series and to then use release time to work on
a dedicated project for a semester.
Con-funding partnerships with other institutions partnering on research grants with faculty contract work with
external organizations, e.g., federal government or scientific agencies
External fund raising student fee
In some cases, also commercial partners
Outside grants
Special funding, for example through a request to the provost’s office.
We have an annual initiatives process tied to the fiscal budget cycle through which staff can submit proposals for
innovation funding. These are ordinarily considered on a case-by-case basis for one time initiatives, but if an initial
experimental innovation (such as the alternative textbook project) is successful, it is encouraged to re-apply for funding
the next year to grow the program and extend the impact of the innovation.
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