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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN
University Library Strategic Initiatives FY12–FY14 (excerpts)
http://www.library.illinois.edu/committee/exec/documents/2011-2012/Library_Strategic_Initiatives_Final.pdf
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5.3 Expand the “International Reference Service” program based on the Slavic Reference
Service model in order to expand the reach and audience for international and area
studies expertise and collections on the Urbana campus.
5.4 Promote collaborative efforts toward accomplishing local, regional, and national goals
for digital preservation programs through participation in initiatives such as the
DuraSpace Foundation, ArchivesSpace, and HathiTrust.
Goal 6: Promote Innovation
In order to nourish a culture of innovation in the design and development of library services,
collections, and technology, the Library will:
6.1 Improve the coordination of research support for Library faculty and staff, including
identifying research themes, enhancing support for grant proposal development, and
supporting experimentation in the application of technology to Library services.
6.2 Establish an “innovation fund” to support pilot projects and other initiatives that explore
new ways to improve library services and collections.
6.3 Adopt best practices from the fields of evidence-based librarianship and user experience
in the design and development of library services.
Goal 7: Build a Robust Assessment Program
In order to ensure evidence-informed decision-making across the Library, the Library will:
7.1 Establish a Library-wide assessment plan aligned with strategic planning activities at the
program, college, and campus levels.
7.2 Identify strategic and tactical metrics for use in Library assessment activities.
7.3 Implement mechanisms for routine access and dissemination of data useful in evidence-
informed decision making at every level of Library operations.
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