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Responsibility, Resources,
Timelines
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Outcome
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| 1.1 |
Work with the University to
enhance the Acquisitions budget, particularly recognising the
need for research funds |
University Librarian March 2004 |
Increased funding for Library
acquisitions which is better aligned with Go8 |
| 1.2
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Benchmark against G8 universities
in relation to activities and services |
Senior librarian with quality
portfolio March 2004 |
Systematic improvement in services
and milestones towards Go8 levels |
| 1.3
|
Benchmark collections particularly
for thematic areas |
Collection Management Librarian,
Liaison Librarians March 2004 |
Identified areas of the collection
with estimates of funding required to bring up to required
standard |
| 1.4
|
Improve access to University
research resources through development of e-print archive and
involvement in Australian Digital Theses Project |
Associate Librarian and Science
Librarian July 2005 $10,000 |
UTas is part of ADT with new
theses being submitted electronically E print pilot project established
with School of Computing |
| 1.5
|
Develop support for offshore
programs and increase library liaison with international
student groups |
Launceston Campus Librarian |
Inclusion of Library in
discussions on all offshore course provision Offshore students can identify
through Library website the resources that are available to
them |
| 1.6
|
Develop a training program for
information literacy for postgraduate supervisors |
Science Librarian Development of program - May
2004 Offering of program - July 2004
onwards |
Postgraduate supervisors
knowledgeable of the Library resources and services available
to support their students |
| 1.7
|
Ensure Library involvement in new
course development, particularly through the Resource Impact
Statement |
University Librarian, supported by
Collection Management Librarian and Liaison librarians -
February 2004 |
Library resource impact statement
procedure established |
| 1.8
|
Maintain a strong relationship
with the State Library, particularly through the Uni-Access
Program |
University Librarian |
Continued strong professional
links and cooperative service provision |
| 1.9
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Maintain a strong relationship
with academic libraries and librarians |
University Librarian through CAUL |
Library well recognised within the
State and nationally |
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Responsibility, Resources,
Timelines
|
Outcome
|
| 2.1 |
Develop a "Learning Hub" environment in conjunction with the University Architect and
the Flexible Education Unit (FEU) |
University Librarian, Launceston
Campus Librarian, Morris Miller Librarian Timelines negotiated with Property |
Staging of building project
planned, with smooth implementation of new facility |
| 2.2 |
In conjunction with the Learning
Hub development, review the collections with a view to
improving access for clients |
Launceston Campus Librarian,
Morris Miller Librarian, Collection Management Librarian |
Collections relocated with low use
material in storage |
| 2.3 |
Work to provide flexible training
programs in conjunction with FEU |
Liaison librarian coordinator ongoing |
Joint induction program for new
University staff |
| 2.4 |
Continue to develop access through
strategies such as electronic resources |
EReserve coordinator February 2004 |
Staff trained and Ereserve in
place for Semester 1 2004 |
| 2.5 |
Develop the Information Literacy
Policy for the University |
University Librarian/
Liaison librarian coordinator March 2004 |
Further integration of information
skills training into the undergraduate curriculum and
postgraduate programs |
| 2.6 |
Review the staffing structure and
develop common performance measures that influence the
allocation of staff and resources |
Senior Library Managers December 2004 |
Fair allocation of staffing
resources across the Library |
| 2.7 |
Review classification of Library
staff through re-writing descriptors and revising position
descriptions |
Senior Library Managers December 2004 |
Staff with more flexible position
descriptions which incorporate multiskilling |
| 2.8 |
Provide support through a
mentoring program for Information Management students and new
graduates |
University Librarian March 2004 for new intake of
students |
Network of professional staff to
provide a pool of staffing resources within Tasmania |
| 2.9 |
Develop a policy and guidelines
for staff development |
Senior Library manager with staff
development portfolio September 2004 |
A coordinated program of staff
development, coordinated with central provision and better
related to performance management |
| 2.10 |
Encourage librarians to undertake
teaching qualification particularly in Graduate Certificate,
Teaching and Learning |
Senior Library manager with staff
development portfolio For first intake 2004 |
Two Library staff enrolled in the
program |
| 2.11 |
Join with the State Library and
other Universities in key projects such as COLIS and AARLIN |
COLIS project - COLIS Project
Manager - Complete February 2004 AARLIN project - Assoc Lib and
Electronic Resources Librarian Resources $50,000 |
COLIS project complete Further projects identified to
flow on AARLIN project timelines met |
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Responsibility, Resources,
Timelines
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Outcome
|
| 3.1
| Implement new photocopier contract
and card charge system
|
Launceston Campus Librarian in
conjunction with ITR February 2004
|
University wide student card
system Photocopy service continues with
improved equipment
|
| 3.2
| Develop flexibility in the budget
process to take account of changing needs, including
opportunities for grants/fee-based services
|
University Librarian October 2004
|
Improved ability to fund projects
in 2005
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| 3.3
| Review the Library to investigate
how current systems and processes will support quality,
growth, internationalisation and compliance strategies, and be
accountable to, and efficient for users
|
University Librarian July 2004
|
Identification of areas for
improvement of systems and service to clients
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| 3.4
| Improve the Horizon system
|
Associate Librarian Commencing Jan 2004
|
Optimal use of Horizon system
providing improved efficiency in use for Library staff, and
improved access to resources for clients
|
| 3.5
| Upgrade Service Centre software
|
Associate Librarian In conjunction with ITR
|
Optimal use of Service Centre
system providing improved efficiency in use for Library and
ITR staff, and improved service to clients
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| 3.6
| Review and improve access to a
range of user assistance services delivered through the
Library web site
|
Teaching and Publications
Librarian, Liaison librarians. December 2004
|
The range of user assistance
services available through the Library web site is well
organised, relevant and timely
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| 3.7
| develop Library Out-reach Program
in consultation with schools and colleges to promote awareness
of the University and ease transition
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Morris Miller Librarian
September 2004
|
School visits well organised and
successful
Workshops conducted with School
Librarians in Hobart and Launceston
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