102 · Representative Documents: Program Descriptions
ACADEMIC LIBRARIES OF INDIANA
About ALI
http://academiclibrariesofindiana.org/about
About ALI -Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) -LibGuides at Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI)
http://academiclibrariesofindiana.org/about[11/21/14 1:03:11 PM]
Dame (1) another private college or university not a member of PALNI (1) Publics -
Indiana University Bloomington (1) Purdue University, West Lafayette (1) other public
universities (Ball State University, Indiana State University, IUPUI) (2) IU/Purdue
Regional Campuses, Southern Indiana University (2) Ivy Tech/ and Vincennes (3)
Independent Professional School Libraries (1) and one at-large member (1).
The board of directors has the authority to take charge of, manage, and conduct the
business of ALI, including formulating a strategic plan and proposing an annual budget
plan for approval by the membership. The membership elects the officers of ALI, who
must be members of the board of directors. In 2005, a committee was appointed to
review the governance structure.
The day-to-day operation of ALI projects is accomplished through a combination of
hired staff and advisory committees representing the member libraries. Wherever
appropriate, ALI will contract with INCOLSA or member libraries to implement or
manage discrete projects.
IUPUI University Library
"IUPUI Library" by Tom Hanes, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA
Academic Libraries of Indiana members seek to expand the boundaries of faculty and
student scholarship by creating common search environments and an infrastructure
that catalogs, aggregates, digitizes and distributes these information resources quickly
and efficiently. Such an infrastructure also sets the stage for future partnerships
outside of academe, e.g. the Indiana State Library and the Indiana Historical Society.
Tools for accessing web-based resources: Simultaneously searching of multiple
digital resources available in academic and non-traditional settings connects students
and faculty to high quality resources and specialized subject guides.
Virtual Indiana academic library catalog: A virtual or “union” catalog enables
students and faculty to explore, discover and mine the substantial information
resources of all academic libraries in the state in a single search, regardless of where
the searcher is located or the information resides.
Supporting Economic Development in Indiana
Academic Libraries of Indiana supports economic, community, and educational
development by making the scholarly record accessible in support of grants, contracts,
projects, entrepreneurial ventures, and government initiatives. Students at schools and
colleges in Indiana learn how to identify, access, evaluate, and apply information they
obtain through their libraries, thus preparing them for vocational success, lifelong
learning, and democratic citizenship. An educated citizenry attracts businesses that
desire access to this educated workforce.
Although located on college and university campuses, academic libraries are public
spaces. They attract visitors, leading to increased foot traffic in the vicinity of the
library, and income associated with visitors to our campuses. Increased visitor usage
makes a campus more vital and vibrant. Academic libraries provide a gathering place
for groups who support our institutions, such as alumni, donors, friends, and
individuals engaged in study. They knit together our campuses, and reach out to our
communities, drawing in those interested in the graphic arts, literature, theater, music,
and cultural arts. Academic libraries enhance an institution’s sense of pride and
community. The Academic Libraries of Indiana members are engaged in the
advancement of economic development and growth for the State of Indiana both
individually and collaboratively.
Collaboration, Innovation, Preservation, and Resource Sharing
Academic Libraries of Indiana initiatives are based on the foundational principles of
librarianship: quality information content, easily accessible to all members of the higher
education community, preserved in digital and print repositories that assure its
accessibility now by faculty, students and researchers as well as in the future.
Strengthened by communication and collaboration, innovative application of new and
emerging technologies, and a sharpened focus on economic impact, Academic
Libraries of Indiana is positioned to identify quality information content, make it widely
and readily accessible, enable successful use of information resources, and preserve
the scholarly record for the State of Indiana.
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ACADEMIC LIBRARIES OF INDIANA
About ALI
http://academiclibrariesofindiana.org/about
About ALI -Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI) -LibGuides at Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI)
http://academiclibrariesofindiana.org/about[11/21/14 1:03:11 PM]
Dame (1) another private college or university not a member of PALNI (1) Publics -
Indiana University Bloomington (1) Purdue University, West Lafayette (1) other public
universities (Ball State University, Indiana State University, IUPUI) (2) IU/Purdue
Regional Campuses, Southern Indiana University (2) Ivy Tech/ and Vincennes (3)
Independent Professional School Libraries (1) and one at-large member (1).
The board of directors has the authority to take charge of, manage, and conduct the
business of ALI, including formulating a strategic plan and proposing an annual budget
plan for approval by the membership. The membership elects the officers of ALI, who
must be members of the board of directors. In 2005, a committee was appointed to
review the governance structure.
The day-to-day operation of ALI projects is accomplished through a combination of
hired staff and advisory committees representing the member libraries. Wherever
appropriate, ALI will contract with INCOLSA or member libraries to implement or
manage discrete projects.
IUPUI University Library
"IUPUI Library" by Tom Hanes, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA
Academic Libraries of Indiana members seek to expand the boundaries of faculty and
student scholarship by creating common search environments and an infrastructure
that catalogs, aggregates, digitizes and distributes these information resources quickly
and efficiently. Such an infrastructure also sets the stage for future partnerships
outside of academe, e.g. the Indiana State Library and the Indiana Historical Society.
Tools for accessing web-based resources: Simultaneously searching of multiple
digital resources available in academic and non-traditional settings connects students
and faculty to high quality resources and specialized subject guides.
Virtual Indiana academic library catalog: A virtual or “union” catalog enables
students and faculty to explore, discover and mine the substantial information
resources of all academic libraries in the state in a single search, regardless of where
the searcher is located or the information resides.
Supporting Economic Development in Indiana
Academic Libraries of Indiana supports economic, community, and educational
development by making the scholarly record accessible in support of grants, contracts,
projects, entrepreneurial ventures, and government initiatives. Students at schools and
colleges in Indiana learn how to identify, access, evaluate, and apply information they
obtain through their libraries, thus preparing them for vocational success, lifelong
learning, and democratic citizenship. An educated citizenry attracts businesses that
desire access to this educated workforce.
Although located on college and university campuses, academic libraries are public
spaces. They attract visitors, leading to increased foot traffic in the vicinity of the
library, and income associated with visitors to our campuses. Increased visitor usage
makes a campus more vital and vibrant. Academic libraries provide a gathering place
for groups who support our institutions, such as alumni, donors, friends, and
individuals engaged in study. They knit together our campuses, and reach out to our
communities, drawing in those interested in the graphic arts, literature, theater, music,
and cultural arts. Academic libraries enhance an institution’s sense of pride and
community. The Academic Libraries of Indiana members are engaged in the
advancement of economic development and growth for the State of Indiana both
individually and collaboratively.
Collaboration, Innovation, Preservation, and Resource Sharing
Academic Libraries of Indiana initiatives are based on the foundational principles of
librarianship: quality information content, easily accessible to all members of the higher
education community, preserved in digital and print repositories that assure its
accessibility now by faculty, students and researchers as well as in the future.
Strengthened by communication and collaboration, innovative application of new and
emerging technologies, and a sharpened focus on economic impact, Academic
Libraries of Indiana is positioned to identify quality information content, make it widely
and readily accessible, enable successful use of information resources, and preserve
the scholarly record for the State of Indiana.
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