Overview of, and update on the current SCONUL strategy review process

Society of College, National and University LibrariesSociety of College, National and University Libraries

Overview of, and update on the current Overview of, and update on the current

SCONUL strategy review processSCONUL strategy review process

CAUL

Brisbane

September 2005

Society of College, National and University Libraries

AgendaAgenda

• SCONUL’s strategic direction/ framework and development programme

• Includes info on some areas of interest to CAUL


STRATEGIC ACTION # 1 : STRATEGIC ACTION # 1 :

Develop a new planning frameworkDevelop a new planning framework

• Introducing a strategic planning framework to:– Bring consistency to articulating and

communicating strategic themes/aims/goals – Offer a clear action plan to members including

timelines and identified person(s) responsible– Differentiate areas of strategic importance, and

where we are developing thinking, from the ‘bread and butter’ of mutual support and good practice

– Help with clear communication with members and bodies we wish to influence/collaborate with (see below)



Develop influencing, partnership & Develop influencing, partnership & collaboration strategy (1)collaboration strategy (1)

• Developing strategy to become (and be perceived as) a more strategic organisation

• Building on the existing strategic aim/role of influencing, partnership and collaboration

• Concentrating initially on the articulation of SCONUL’s role in relation to that of key bodies already identified




• 3 examples of interest…

• (1) Working with CILIP for the library and information profession in higher education and the national libraries on policy development and professional support for staff,

• The two associations have many common interests - for example, lobbying for better dissemination of scientific research results, using library resources to support e-learning, research in information, and supporting the role of the national libraries.



Develop influencing, partnership & Develop influencing, partnership & collaboration strategy (3)collaboration strategy (3)• (2) a new collaborative project with the Higher

Education Academy which builds on our work in relation to e-learning and information literacy and which signals the start of a long-term relationship between the two organisations.

• First mutual project is a jointly commissioned literature review – relating to the impact of information literacy strategies,

policies and practices, and the use of information resources, on the student learning experience.

– intended to provide a basis for practitioners, policy makers and researchers to adopt more evidence-informed approaches on matters relating to the quality of the student learning experience.




• (3) Key stakeholder in the new Research Information Network– RIN is to provide financial support and joint badging

for an enhanced SCONUL Research Extra (reciprocal access and borrowing) scheme to other research bodies. It could even be extended to Australian academics visiting the UK and Ireland!

– SCONUL will be asked for nominees for the LIS consultative group and for suitable subject librarians to join the discipline groups



Review current SCONUL structures – Review current SCONUL structures – Groups (1)Groups (1)

• AGM 2005 has approved report on review, refresh, re-structure of Advisory Committees, and other groups, so as to improve effectiveness

• Implementation advanced, including – transitioning existing groups– new groups being set up– new work plans for 2005 have been drawn up– agendas and membership supported by EB.

• In addition, constitutional changes approved by AGM 2005



Review current SCONUL structures – Review current SCONUL structures – Groups (2) Groups (2)

• Chair to initiate 2nd phase of review of groups in Autumn 2005 in good time for AGM 2006– Scholarly communication (joint with CURL) – Communication and marketing– Health strategy

• The task to improve communication with members about group activities remains a critical issue.



Develop a new financial strategy (1)Develop a new financial strategy (1)

• New financial strategy formally adopted by AGM 2005; predicated upon increasing income levels and simultaneously reducing certain designated areas of expenditure.

• Substantive changes included:– Initial levy to support strategic developments– New subscription methodology (no longer flat

fee)– Growing the membership base, including corporate

members– Strategic approach to sponsorship, external

funding sources, Conference exhibitions



Develop a new financial strategy (2)Develop a new financial strategy (2)

• New activity now incorporated into Secretariat, EB and group action plans as appropriate

• 2 key projects identified with membership input– Impact/VFM– Marketing and website development

• Review of central costs underway

• Review of risk management underway



Revise Executive Board operationsRevise Executive Board operations

• Group in place to review EB operations, modus operandi and costs– Report due Oct 2005

• This review will enable articulation of priorities for the EB in line with strategic fit of groups, so as to define how it can best support SCONUL in achieving its aims and support it in strategy development and implementation



Develop strategy for the Secretariat (1) Develop strategy for the Secretariat (1)

• This review will enable articulation of priorities for the Secretariat so as to define how it can best support SCONUL in achieving its aims and support it in strategy development and implementation

• Revise Secretariat operations including modus operandi and costs

• Report from external consultant due Feb 2006


Next…Next…

• Members have asked for a major review of the strategic direction/framework and development programme in 2009/2010


SCONUL dates for your diarySCONUL dates for your diary• Members’ conferences

– 29 November 2005 in London (theme: e-learning)

– 21-23 June 2006 in Newcastle upon Tyne


Lastly,Lastly,

• Any questions?

• Suzanne Enright, Chair of SCONUL is happy to take feedback offline

[email protected] or phone 0207 911 5100

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Overview of, and update on the current SCONUL strategy review process