Key Dependencies

A very large number of the Library's objectives are predicated on effective collaboration with Schools and Institutes, in support of the University's academic enterprise. In effect, collaboration and improving the quality and depth of relationships with academic stakeholders and other service providers are among the Library's strategic priorities. Strategic alignment and joint planning with ISS is particularly important in delivering integrated information services to the University.

The dependencies listed below are a selection of those which are most clearly aligned to specific objectives:
 

CounterpartyIssues
ISS
  • Development and management of IT facilities in the libraries, integrated with PC cluster development across campus (SO3)
  • Research data management and data preservation policy and services (SO11)
  • Introduction of new library management system and rationalisation of location, virtualisation and management of servers (EO7)
  • Development of smartcard services, and print and copy services (EO8)
ESS
  • Refurbishment and development of space in the libraries for study purposes (SO3)
  • Mechanical, ventilation and electrical infrastructure works at the Robinson Library (SO3, SO12, EO3)
Accommodation and Hospitality Services
  • Development and enhancement of café facilities in the Robinson Library (SO3)
University Research Office
  • Development of MyImpact and preparation for the REF (SO10)
  • Development of data curation services (SO11)
QuILT
  • Development of online teaching and learning support services (SO5)
Faculty of Medical Sciences
  • Provision of library and information services for the NUMED campus (SO14)
Development and Regional Office (DARO)
  • Acquisition of external funds to develop facilities and services (EO5) Development of services to alumni (SO15)