SCELC is seeking the expertise of our community to provide input on the future of our strategic pillars. Collaboration and active member participation are at the heart of SCELC's success, and we seek partners to help us develop a future where SCELC empowers libraries to enhance their vital, transformative role within their organizations. Your insights are crucial in developing services that are both sustainable and responsive to the evolving needs of libraries today and in the years to come.
| Open Access Task Force | Library Technology Infrastructure Task Force | Return on Investment Task Force |
To nominate someone or yourself, submit an application form to SCELC. Deadline 10/30/24.
Each task force will be composed of SCELC member representatives, including librarians and staff with expertise in the relevant strategic area.
Task force members will be appointed by the Executive Director in consultation with SCELC leadership and subject to approval by the institution's Dean or Director.
Membership will strive for diversity in terms of institution size, budget, and library focus
The task forces will convene for a period of 6-12 months. The Executive Director will deliver Interim reports to the SCELC Board as well as a final report and recommendations presented at the end of the task force term.
Task forces will meet virtually monthly and possibly during SCELCapalooza.
SCELC’s Executive Director will be responsible for chairing, coordinating activities, and ensuring that objectives are met. Other SCELC Staff may also serve in administrative roles to the task forces.
The task forces will make recommendations to the SCELC Executive Director, who in conjunction with the SCELC Board of Directors, holds the decision-making authority and responsibility to implement changes.
Charge: The Open Access Task Force is charged with exploring, evaluating, and recommending opportunities for SCELC to support and optimize open access (OA) collection integration, linking, and repository support. This task force will review strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and best practices to enhance the discovery, delivery, and visibility of OA resources within SCELC library collections. The task force will evaluate SCELC staff and consultant recommendations that align with SCELC’s values and long-term goals, ensuring that OA resources are seamlessly integrated into library services while maximizing their accessibility for all users.
Participate in an Ease/Impact, SWOT, PPCO, or similar examination of possible initiatives
Review consultant and staff findings on current OA trends and partnerships relevant to SCELC.Evaluate solutions to optimize OA content integration and linking
Provide input on minimum viable product (MVP) for repository models for open access and open educational resources (OER)
Provide input on MVP for increasing OA discoverability
Recommend metrics to assess the impact of SCELC OA support services
A list of recommendations for SCELC's involvement in advancing open access integration across its members.
Charge: The Library Technology Infrastructure Task Force is charged with exploring, evaluating, and recommending advanced technologies and shared infrastructure models for digital resource sharing, data analytics, and research management. This task force will review recommendations from SCELC staff and consultants for technologies that can better serve member libraries and improve overall service delivery, while supporting innovative library services that are AI-infused and future-ready.
Participate in an Ease/Impact, SWOT, PPCO, or similar examination of possible initiatives
Review consultant and staff findings on the technology needs of SCELC member libraries to better support digital collections and resource sharing.
Review consultant and staff findings on recommended platforms for data analytics, research data management, and digital repository support.
Evaluate partnerships and collaborations that can improve shared and AI-enabled technology solutions.
Provide input on MVP for building a shared, scalable, and sustainable technological infrastructure.
Recommend metrics to assess the impact of SCELC Library Technology Infrastructure services.
A list of recommendations for SCELC's involvement in advancing Library Technology Infrastructure initiatives across its members.
Charge: The ROI Task Force is charged with exploring, evaluating, and recommending tools, services, and frameworks that will support SCELC member libraries in demonstrating their return on investment (ROI) to stakeholders. The task force will review SCELC staff and consultant recommendations for measuring and showcasing the impact of libraries on student success, faculty research, and institutional outcomes, while offering tailored solutions for SCELC members to communicate their value effectively.
Participate in an Ease/Impact, SWOT, PPCO, or similar examination of possible initiatives
Review consultant and staff findings on the ROI needs of SCELC member libraries
Review consultant and staff findings on best practices for tracking and reporting on library ROI.
Review consultant and staff findings on customizable templates and tools for impact reporting.
Provide input on MVP for measuring and showcasing the impact of libraries.
Recommend metrics to assess the impact of SCELC ROI services.