3: Library and Information Communities

Lead, promote, and support the growth and influence of the national and international library and information communities

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Planned Outcome: Effective standards, policies, guidance, and infrastructure that advance the value and capabilities of libraries and archives world wide. Performance Measures: 1. Number and range of outreach activities (e.g., conferences, meetings, white papers, presentations, follow-up actions completed.) 2. Number of professional education activities (e.g., continuing education opportunities, work-related courses) conducted by National Library staff. 3. Number of information standards and protocols which the National Library has a leadership role in developing and maintaining. 4. Number of libraries with which the National Library shares cataloging or conducts joint acquisitions or preservation projects. 5. Feedback from national and international library and information communities. 6. Feedback from National Library customers, as a measure of public awareness of the value of the Library to the nation.

Objective(s):

1: Standards, Protocols, and Best Practices

2: Secure Sharing of Knowledge

3: Collaboration Processes and Methods

4: Library Advocacy

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