"Penn is especially eager to be part of Kuali OLE, because we believe the time has come for universities to take greater control over the infrastructure that supports teaching and learning," says Penn Vice Provost and Director of Libraries, Carton Rogers. "This project will improve the efficiency of library operations, but more importantly, it will make us far more nimble at deploying new services; it will fundamentally change the way our strategic aspirations relate to technology; and it will create new opportunities for creative interaction with other libraries."
Large academic research libraries such as the Kuali OLE partners manage and provide access to millions of items, using software to track interrelated transactions that range from ordering and paying for items to loaning materials to individuals and institutions. Over the next two years, Kuali OLE project researchers will work to create a next-generation library system that breaks away from print-based workflows and reflects the changing nature of library materials and new approaches to scholarly work.
Partners include Indiana University, which will lead the project, Penn Libraries, Florida Consortium (University of Florida representing Florida International University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, Rollins College, University of Central Florida, University of Miami, University of South Florida, the Florida Center for Library Automation); Lehigh University; Triangle Research Libraries Network, represented by Duke University and North Carolina State University; University of Chicago; University of Maryland; and University of Michigan.
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Joe Zucca, Director, Planning and Communication
