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If you have seen any of my presentations over the past eight months, or have otherwise been forced to listen to my opinions, you will have invariably heard me fret about a “higher education bubble.” Part of my concern is the state and federal budget situations and the overall state and national economy. In short, [...]
A searchable bibliographic database of library value and ROI literature is now freely available. The database currently contains more than 400 entries, including books, book chapters, journal articles, theses and dissertations, reports, presentations, and free websites, covering the expanding literature on library value and evaluation, return on investment in libraries of all kinds, as well [...]
At the October meeting of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Bruce Kingma of Syracuse University and Paula Kauffman of the University of Illinois presented on the Lib-Value study that will include five NYSHEI member institutions. The opportunity for our libraries to participate was made possible through the efforts of David Penniman of Nylink. NYSHEI [...]
Four NYSHEI member libraries have been selected to participate in the Value, Outcomes, and Return on Investment study (“Lib-Value”), conducted under sponsorship of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Baruch College (CUNY) Brooklyn College (CUNY) SUNY University at Buffalo SUNY Buffalo State College Participation in this national study is being coordinated through NYSHEI, [...]
The Rakow Research Library of the Corning Museum of Glass has joined NYSHEI. “We are thrilled to welcome our newest member. The Corning Museum of Glass is a renowned institution that helps NYSHEI maintain its diverse membership and bolsters our commitment to New York State innovation in all its many forms,” said Jason Kramer, NYSHEI [...]
Take the time to peruse these 21 essays on the future of academic librarianship – especially the ones written by NYSHEI member institution leaders. Compiled by Neal-Schuman Publishers, these essays explore many aspects of academic librarianship in changing times.
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher is conducting one of the most expansive strategic planning processes in higher education. SUNY’s statewide collaborative planning process includes gathering observations, suggestions, ideas and comments, and engaging many stakeholders through campus visits, town hall meetings, social media, and other outreach. A draft of the strategic plan is available online. Learn more [...]
Leaders of NYSHEI member institutions in Western New York recently visited the offices of ARIA sponsors. The delegation specifically applauded the efforts of Assemblyman Robin Schimminger and Senator William Stachowski, the lead sponsors of ARIA. Pictured, from left to right, are David Schoen, Library Director of Niagara University, H. Austin Booth, Collections Director of the [...]
Adirondack Community College is now SUNY Adirondack. “The new SUNY Adirondack brand allows us to further connect the outstanding academic reputation of the nation’s largest university with the quality and affordable programs we’ve been providing for nearly 50 years,” said Mark Parfitt, SUNY Adirondack’s director of marketing and community relations. “We’re confident we can work [...]
SUNY Binghamton lands seven big research grants. As more than $2.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds are pouring into Binghamton University research projects the library deserves a hat tip for supplying the raw materials (information resources) of innovation. For many researchers, the funding will help them hire or retain employees and purchase [...]
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