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The System-Wide Library Technology Initiatives Coordinating Committee will oversee the technology-related initiatives approved by CUWL for implementation across UW System Libraries.  Initiatives include current projects, such as Voyager, BadgerCat, SFX, MetaLib, and ILLiad, as well as any others that may be undertaken to implement technology-based projects in libraries system wide.  The committee will develop policies and procedures related to software implementation and upgrades, hardware hosting and maintenance, access to the UW System Shared Electronic Collection, and consistent implementation of technologies throughout System libraries.  This committee will also be responsible for assessing the effectiveness of technology-based library initiatives and recommending changes or enhancements so that System-wide projects allow libraries to further the UW Libraries’ vision and strategic directions.

The Library Technology Initiatives Coordinating Committee is charged to oversee the implementation, maintenance, upgrade, evaluation, and full utilization of technology-based products and projects across all UW System libraries.  Specifically, to:

• Review and approve implementation plans and timetables and upgrade schedules for new and existing technology-based products and systems
  
  
• Review and approve policies, procedures, and service level agreements for library products that are hosted and maintained by organizations such as the UW-Madison Division of Information Technology
  
  
• Develop policies and procedures in technical services and other functional areas which enhance cooperation in acquiring and accessing resources
  
  
• With input from appropriate public services and technical services staff, analyze the effectiveness of current system-wide technology products and recommend upgrades or changes to maximize effectiveness
  
  
• Consistently implement and configure technology-based products across the System, to promote the “One System One Library” philosophy; monitor compliance with system-wide policies and procedures
  
  
• Share expertise and creative uses of technology-based systems to maximize the efficacy of our shared systems across all UW libraries
  
  
• Propose new technology-based projects that will advance the vision and the strategic directions outlined by the UW Libraries
  
  
• Coordinate activities with other CUWL coordinating committees when their projects involve technology-based systems and services
  
  
• Report periodically to CUWL and on the CUWL website the proceeding of its meetings and reports on its efforts