Trudy Turner from the University of Kent, shared the university's 'Digital Roadmap' with colleagues at the Talis Aspire Open Day in Bristol, November 2012. 'Why Talis Aspire is on Our Roadmap'

1. Digital Library Development
Why Talis Aspire is on our roadmap
Trudy Turner - Assistant Director,
Information Services,
University of Kent

2. The University of Kent is:
– a leading UK university
– making a strong international impact
– offering an inspiring student experience that
prepares students for the future
– producing innovative world-leading research
– enabling and valuing innovation, enterprise and
creativity
– while operating in an effective, efficient,
sustainable and professional manner

3. Information Services Strategy
• Environments
• Resources
• Empowerment
• Effective IT
• Performance

4. Resources roadmaps
• Digital scholarship
• Digital faculties
• Digital resource discovery systems
• Physical resources

5. Digital Faculties Roadmap
2012 2013 2014 2015
Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Better NSS
Better NSS score
score
Outcomes
Self-sufficient learners able to use their skills to enhance employability
Delivery of the right resources in the right format to the right person at the right time
Engaged and sustainable collection management
To improve the student experience in the light of changing expectations
Ensure equitable access for a diverse user community
Drivers
Employability - enabling students to become self-sufficient in finding and evaluating information
Online support and enquiry services
Digital literacy
E-books on mobile devices / investigating content-loaded devices
Collection development strategy
Activity
Image library review
P1109 Loan periods review Circulation review/dynamic loan periods
Virtual induction
CLA scanning review
Reading Lists at Medway
04/12/2012 Information Services IS programme/aim

6. What are our main drivers?
• Student experience
• Academic engagement
• Affordability
• Quality
• Sustainability
• Scalability
• Innovation