Data Analysis Phase – The CWG (Consolidation Working Group) analyzes libraries based on a set of created criteria related to five areas of consolidation feasibility: Readiness · Feasibility · Support
Information is gathered on the following areas: Services · Collections · Staffing · Spaces
Data Collection Phase – Interviews with campus library representatives and data gathering are conducted.
Development of interview process and questions.
Identification and review of all campus libraries.
Winter 2015
Notification on revised draft recommendations to Provost.
Continued communication to stakeholders as necessary
Final recommendations – Readiness · Feasibility · Support
Conclude the work of the Libraries Consolidation Working Group.
Publish final report with recommendations.
Fall 2015
Campus Forum to gather feedback on draft recommendations
Summer 2015
Draft Report – Draft recommendations for consolidation approaches presented in a report provided to the Provost and Vice Provost.
Notification of completion of initial draft recommendations.
Update on status of CWG’s activities to campus stakeholders.
Consultation with campus stakeholders, Forums · Shared governance groups consultation, for feedback in preparation for initial draft recommendations.
Spring 2015
Campus stakeholder forums to update the progress and activities of the CWG (ULC, Shared Gov. Groups, Library Staff).
Update on CWG’s progress and efforts (preparation and execution of library manager interviews).