6 INFORMATION PROCESSING AND TECHNOLOGY
6.1 Improve and expand library information management systems (e.g. PONI/Voyager/PeopleSoft)
6.1.1 Evaluate and implement future modules and functionality as appropriate
6.1.2 Strive for continued improvement with upgraded public interfaces and new systems releases
6.1.3 Expand EDI implementation of business transactions to other vendors
6.1.4 Continue to develop Voyager reports, web and database usage statistics as requested, to include consideration of purchase of “Analyzer” for Voyager report writing
6.1.5 Refine in-house administrative statistics
6.1.6 Make purchase recommendation on an Electronic Resource Management System
6.1.7 Implement digital conversion standards in CMIT for audio, still images, and moving images
6.1.8 Promote the availability of laptops and other shared specialized equipment e.g. color laser printer, large format printer
6.1.9 Continue to assess e-journal management tool for its effectiveness
6.2 Integrate library information systems with other campus/non-campus systems
6.2.1 In conjunction with ITS, plan, evaluate, update aging hardware, and maintain CUL wireless networking technology
6.2.2 Work with ITS and appropriate SMU Libraries representatives on the next phase of SMU Portal development
6.2.3 Explore possible content and authentication integration; investigate interface with CMS
6.2.4 Continue work on testing video streaming/file transfer
6.2.5 Evaluate joint CITA Lab/Information Commons and iPod reserve service
6.2.6 Work with Meadows faculty and staff to create an SMU-wide digital library, using the Art History slide library as the base collection
6.3 Develop CUL's ability to support digitizing, imaging and archiving services
6.3.1 Create a Digital Center by repurposing CMIT staff, services, and space. Develop processes and services for digital projects (digital photography, scanning, etc) for CUL, student “creation stations” where students can work on digital projects, and collaboration rooms where students can rehearse projects.
6.3.2 Explore range of digital library projects for which to seek financial support as well as potential partners
6.3.3 Purchase software/hardware to expand capacity for program support
6.3.4 Cooperate/coordinate with other SMU departments to develop successful digital projects, with particular attention to the Art History slide library conversion
6.3.5 Provide appropriate staff training in digital and other new technologies
6.3.6 Begin program to scan library materials invoices as a part of the SMU imaging systems project
6.3.7 Participate in enterprise-wide imaging system
6.3.8 Discuss strategies and technical standards for an integrated and cohesive digital library
6.3.9 Provide information on new digitization guidelines and encourage their adoption: evaluate the digitization planning process and guidelines
6.3.10 Investigate and develop funding opportunities for the new Digital Center; funding for the Student Creation Station area to be developed in collaboration with ACS
6.3.11 Continue to update Apple Production software for all video/audio editing and DVD mastering
6.4 Provide timely, cost effective acquisitions and processing of library materials
6.4.1 Assess branch libraries’ specialized processing needs and adjust CIP service levels as appropriate
6.4.2 Continue to explore products to streamline technical processing tasks, including vendor assisted selection, cataloging, and authority control
6.4.3 Develop Voyager reports as needed to improve our processes
6.4.4 Improve the quality of the bibliographic database, to include assessing vendor provided authority records and OPAC browser software such as Endeca or Aquabrowser
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