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The UH Library Council focuses on improving policies and expanding resources for the UH system community while achieving cost savings through consortial agreements. Key milestones include the joint purchase of electronic databases, unified circulation policies, and the development of Library Information Literacy Online (LILO). With approximately 788.5 open hours weekly and extensive resource circulation, the Council’s initiatives are vital in meeting higher education needs and promoting information literacy across Hawaii. The commitment to funding essential electronic resources aims to diversify the economy and support educational success.
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UH Library Council STOCKTAKING March 20, 2006 D.E. Perushek, University Librarian UH Manoa (perushek@hawaii.edu)
Purpose of the UH Library Council • Establish policies that improve and expand services and resources to the UH system community • Gain cost savings and cost avoidance through consortial agreements
UH Library Council Milestones • Joint purchase of core electronic databases • Unified circulation policies • Created LILO [Library Information Literacy Online] • Intrasystem loan agreements
Service to UH Open hours per week 788.5 hours Items circulated 611,067 Homepage hits nearly 2 million Items lent within UH System 13,634 Shared electronic journals 16,378
New Initiatives 1.a.) System-wide funding for library management system $1,360,000 (2008); $455,000 (2009 on) • Hardware & software • Annual maintenance fees • Training and registration • Salary and benefits for 4.5 FTE
New Initiatives(cont.) 1.b.) System-wide funding for library management system core functions • Open URL link resolver • Federated searching • Electronic database management software
New Initiatives(cont.) 2.) Systemwide funding for essential electronic journals and databases $525,000 (2008), $475,650 (2009 on) • EbscoHost • ScienceDirect • LexisNexis (3 databases: Academic, Congressional, Statistical) • Historical New York Times
New Initiatives(cont.) 3.) LibQual+ statewide Web-based assessment of library services $42,500 (2008); then $30,000 every three years • Measures library users’ expectations for and satisfaction with services and collections • Provides blueprint for improvement • Expresses how Libraries contribute to learning outcomes
Advantages to the System • Rise to WASC and ACCJC, ABA/AALS, LCME/AAMC levels of our peer institutions • Ease of access and improved usage of materials for entire UH System • Seamless transition between databases • Substantial cost savings
Library Council’s Role in Meeting Higher Education Needs of Hawai‛i
Increase Education Capital • Train citizens in Info Age skills • Information literacy prepares CC students for 4-year campuses • Support new research activities • 24/7 availability with equal access
Expand Workforce Initiatives • Library resources vital to • Teacher education • Business • Nursing, Medicine, Public Health • MSW • Libraries prime location for IT skills
Diversify Economy • Library resources support: • Entrepreneurship • Science research, including biotech • Globalization & international initiatives
Address Underserved • Electronic resources easily available state-wide • Equal & unrestricted access to information • Hawaiian collections • STEM Program • Haumana and Imi Hoola programs
Increase Student Success • Accessible information literacy training • All levels, all campuses readily obtain materials for coursework, research and projects
How to Recognize Success? • Students more information literate • Libraries’ rankings rise • Schools & programs meet accreditation guidelines • LibQual+ survey results over time • CCSSE shows success
Funding • General funds
