Digital initiatives encompass a wide array of topics and services. When considering an implementation strategy, the inclination is to begin by defining the technical infrastructure.  However, this approach defines a set of solutions before the organizational needs are well understood.  OSUL made a conscious decision to step back and avoid looking for specific technological solutions and instead attempt to understand the broader functional concepts that make up the the larger digital initiatives program.   Working closely with the Strategies for Digital Initiatives Working Group (SDIWG), the program has sought  to track not only the changing technology and infrastructure needs – but also to better understand how those changes will impact the Libraries and it’s stakeholders.

This work has led to an ambitious plan to reimagine the Libraries digital initiatives vision, as well as a shift in the over digital libraries infrastructure.  These changes continue to be ongoing, as technology and needs continue to evolve.  Below is the documentation and best practices that have and continue to shape the Libraries’ Digital Initiatives program.