Paula Kaufman

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Strategic Approaches at the University Library

• Paula Kaufman
• March 21, 2009

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50 Years Ago
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50 Years Ago
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50 Years Ago
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50 Years Ago
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Mortenson Distinguished Professor
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Mortenson Center for International Library
Programs
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Guiding Words

• Our service mission has long since ceased to be
  simply the benefit of the scholars on this campus
  or, indeed, the people of Illinois. Today, this
  great library must serve people the world over,
  harnessing the latest technologies.
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  Richard H. Herman

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Goals

1. Develop an International Dimension to all Library
   Services
2. Develop Outstanding Collections
3. Promote the University Library within the
   International Library Community
4. Engage the Public in International Activities at
   the University Library
5. Strengthen the Role of International Activities
   within the University Library
6. Develop the Resources to Support International
   Library Activities

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Proposed New Model Vision

• The vision of the unit is to be Universitys
  gateway to the world of information and
  scholarship about international, global, and area
  studies which are distinct and complementary
  scholarly projects. The gateway will connect the
  knowledge that is crucial to developing global
  competencies through the study of global concerns
  and transnational issues as well as the study of
  distinct nations and regions.  
• We envision this new service point as one that
  builds upon and develops the excellence of each
  of the component units, while enhancing
  opportunities for collaboration and coordination
  among the Librarys area and international
  studies units, and providing a single physical
  service point and web presence for library users
  whose needs may draw upon various library
  collections and the distinct expertise of area
  and international studies librarians.
• The success of the unit will depend upon a
  continuing commitment to strong collections and
  specialized staff.

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Characteristics

• Focus on outreach activities, including a liaison
  librarian for each of the Universitys
  international programs
• A designated subject expert for each component of
  the new unit
• Strong instructional programs that support global
  competencies and research in international and
  area studies
• Collections that meet the needs of faculty,
  scholars, and students
• Use of technology to support and maintain a
  strong virtual library and to provide access to
  unique language-related software

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