Public Services Priorities: Final Report
Service Priorities Task Force
Project Scope
Methodology
Supporting Information
Criteria Development Methodology
Criteria (in priority order)
Services Priorities (Highest)
Service Priorities (High)
Integrated Catalog/System Provide an integrated catalog/system
Integrated Service Point Provide a single integrated service point in each unit
Library Space Provide a library space which supports effective research
Self-service Circulation Provide a self-service circulation system
Collections Enable selectors to focus on collections issues beyond basic collections building
Deliver MIT Libraries' Materials Deliver MIT Libraries' materials both physically and electronically
Rapid Document Delivery Provide rapid centralized document delivery of non-MIT Libraries' materials
Instruction Provide a three-tiered instruction program, emphasizing interactive web instruction
Web Site Provide a clear, content-rich web site
State-of-the-art Equipment Provide state-of-the-art equipment and technical support
Mobile Service Points Create mobile service points
Freeing Up Resources
Freeing Up Resources (Cont'd)
Core Programs for Success
Other Issues
Other Issues (Cont'd)
Observations
Observations (Cont'd)
Summary
Email: priorities-lib@mit.edu
Other information: Links to appendices: A B C1 C2 D1 D2 E F G1 G2 I Service Priorities Task Force, June 1998
