Vision
Vision
In 2019, the Deans/University Librarians (ULs) of the Big Ten libraries signed a . The characteristics of this commitment included:
Joint pursuit of a purposeful strategy of institutional interdependence
Commitment to uniting the separate collections into one collection, shared and fully networked
Individual and collective investment in strategies to implement the necessary systems, policies, and services to realize this vision
Unanimous endorsement at the leadership level by the sitting Deans/ULs of all members
The Deans/ULs are co-equal partners committed to joining together in collective action to craft this future for the greater good of the alliance of BTAA universities. The goal is to embed the ideals of the BIG Collection through increasingly interdependent, integrated library portfolios and structures within BTAA institutions. In February 2023, the Deans/ULs articulated a lightweight to support the actions necessary to make this vision a reality. The aims of this framework are to help the member libraries achieve:
Increasingly interdependent, integrated library portfolios and structures
Deepened trust and shared risk to achieve innovative, significant changes in our current practices
Increased ability to face an uncertain future by gaining strength and resilience as a collective.
Contacts:
Maurice York
Director
Library Initiatives
maurice.york@btaa.org
For help or more information
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