Reporting to the office of the provost, the UConn Collections Council comprises individuals who represent any entity at UConn that is responsible for collections*, across all physical locations of the University, Irrespective of Unit, and is charged to:
- Encourage and pursue collaboration in the management of UConn collections
- Foster sustainability, integrity, and security; and promote growth
- Promote and support broad accessibility of our public assets
- Set a standard and model for collection partnerships in higher education
Participation in the group is not meant to be static, and the number of members is not limited.
The group meets monthly and is convened by the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Discovery of the UConn Library. At minimum an annual report of achievements and activities will be provided to university administration. The charge will be reviewed by the participants in concert with the provost's office every three years.
Representatives are appointed by their respective units and are responsible for participating in and advancing the council's work, and for sharing information about the council's work broadly in their units.
*Collections in this context include any materials, physical or digital, that are acquired and curated for scholarly, educational, and preservation purposes.
