UIAS Task Forces

Under the general direction of the UIAS Management Team, and reporting to the Council of Library Directors via the UIAS Management Team, each Task Force will, in its designated area(s) of functional responsibility:

1. Recommend to the UIAS Management Team policies, procedures and standards necessary for the successful execution of UIAS interlibrary operations and activities.

2. Prepare annually, or as otherwise assigned, a report of past activities and operating plans covering future enhancements, new services, or other developments necessary to achieve the UIAS vision and the as then currently defined specific objectives and priorities. Prepare forecasts necessary to size or cost elements of the plans.

3. Conduct surveys, focus groups or other research techniques to accurately determine user needs. This activity should be ongoing and used in developing and creating the annual plans.

4. Provide leadership in executing approved plans in conjunction with the UIAS Project Manager and campus library liaisons. Determine the nature of work needed and select as appropriate UIAS staff, ad hoc committees or other work groups. Examples of activities include: functional and financial evaluation of alternatives, creation of specific functional requirements, functionality testing, creation of documentation, implementation plans or training materials. RFP/RFI writing and review.

5. Conduct audits of UIAS services to determine if desired goals and objectives are being met or if corrective action is needed. This activity should be ongoing and be used in developing and creating the annual plans.

6. Communicate regularly on its activities to the UIAS Management Team, the UIAS Project Manager, and other UIAS Task Forces, its own members and affiliates.

7. Based on approved plans, assist in identification of grant opportunities and in creation of the grant proposals.

8. Maintain a high level of awareness of advances and activities in other library and information systems and in commercial products of potential use to UIAS.

UIAS Teams and Task Forces