Digital Library DevelopmentWhy Talis Aspire is on our roadmap

Trudy Turner - Assistant Director, Information Services,

University of Kent

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

Information Services Strategy

• Environments• Resources• Empowerment• Effective IT• Performance

Resources roadmaps

• Digital scholarship• Digital faculties• Digital resource discovery systems• Physical resources

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12/04/2023 IS programme/aimInformation Services

Better NSS score

Self-sufficient learners able to use their skills to enhance employability

Better NSS score

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

Employability - enabling students to become self-sufficient in finding and evaluating information

Ensure equitable access for a diverse user community

Reading Lists at Medway

Virtual induction

P1109 Loan periods review

Image library review

E-books on mobile devices / investigating content-loaded devices

Digital literacy

Online support and enquiry services

Circulation review/dynamic loan periods

CLA scanning review

Collection development strategy

What are our main drivers?

• Student experience• Academic engagement• Affordability• Quality• Sustainability• Scalability• Innovation