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- Compiling an inventory of all policies, practices and workflows related to monograph ordering at both institutions, focusing initially on print items, but thereafter extending to the ordering of material in physical formats other than electronic resources and print serials.
- Familiarizing itself with the theory and practice of monograph ordering at both institutions;
- Identifying dependencies and limitations inherent in working with other functional areas in Columbia and Cornell technical services, as well as with other divisions (e.g. collection development, IT) at the two institutions;
- Reviewing policies, practices, and workflows related to monograph ordering at both institutions to identify points of harmony and points of discord;
- Establishing baseline productivity numbers for ordering processes and staffing at each institution to allow for future assessment of changes and development associated with 2CUL TSI.
PHASE 2
The Originally, the aim of the second stage of TSI is was to begin the incremental integration of technical services workflows, practices, policies, and projects. However, with the change in direction for TSI in June 2014, the revised aim of the second stage of TSI is to pursue those collaborative projects and alliances that are most promising with regard to quality, productivity, improvement, and innovation. Based on the findings of the Monograph Ordering Working Group during Phase 1, this means:
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