Deliver a positive ROI - align to strategic objectives Lyn Bosanquet Director, Information Services UNSW Library
Higher Education Environment Higher Ed is big business Competition for resources Strategic objectives Accountabilities Measureable contributions Value and RoIs
Define the value Create a value statement that is clearly articulated Create a communications model Set objective measures Talk about the results Not seen, not understood, not valued, not funded Libraries need to show value
Align to strategic objectives Understand the institutions objectives Identify how Library activities support these Put measures in place to show contribution If the objectives change, then the Library’s services need to change
Structure is everything Grow expertise Develop focus Create efficiencies Identify measureable outcomes for each team Create flexibility Generate a culture of change Exercise control / set standards
Manager Academic Services Outreach Team Services Team Collection Team
Services to Support Research Confusion around publishing options What does impact actually mean I know everyone in my field, don’t I? My school is the best in this field, isn’t it? Research Trends Journal trends Research management industry
Research Impact Measurement Publication Activity Reports Research Impact Statements –The H Index Research Trends Reports ERA Journal trends
There is no silver bullet Align to strategic objectives Identify services to meet the objectives Establish measures Communicate Report on measures