UVa Library Collaborative Communities

To explore any of the collab spaces listed below, you will need to first join that collab space. Note that a few collab spaces were not set up as "joinable" and you will not be able to join those.

login to collab.itc.virginia.edu
click on My Workspace
click on Membership
click on Joinable Sites
find the collab space
click on Join

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Have a look at ITC's communities.

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Access and User Interface

We declare it is possible to improve user access:
- by building bridges between collections of information and forms of information
- by building interfaces that are as simple and intuitive as the commercial interfaces our users currently prefer
- by improving the help available in our digital interfaces
- and by making the best use of our records and metadata
outreach managers: Erin Mayhood, Esther Onega
first meeting: December 11, 9:00, Clemons 407
collab worksite: LUIC

Career Opportunities / Employee Development

We stand for the possibility of every employee empowered to develop themselves. This possibility fulfills our collective stand for being the intellectual crossroads in the following way: Remove limitations by providing choices, resources, and support.
outreach manager: Mike Wilson
first meeting: December 6, 9:00, Ald 416

Collections Building

We stand for the possibility of developing a nationally-acclaimed collection that meets the needs of our users.
outreach manager: Jim Self
collab worksite: Collection Community

Community Building at the Library

We stand for the possibility of every Library employee valuing every other Library department as if it were his/her own and feeling feeling invested and included in the Library community.
outreach manager: Linda Bowling
collab worksite: Lib-CB (currently members-only)

Decision Making and Resource Allocation

We stand for the possibility of openness and transparency in decision making and resource allocations.
outreach manager: Margaret Peak
collab worksite: Decision&Resource

Employee Morale / Fun / Social Capital

We declare it is possible that the UVa library is a place you look forward to coming to each morning, a place you feel proud of, and where your work is appreciated.
outreach manager: Lorraine Jordan
first meeting: December 3, 10:00

Flexibility and Allocation of Space

We declare the possibility of spaces that inspire creativity, productivity, collaboration & scholarship.
outreach manager: Warner Granade
collab worksite: Space Magic (currently members-only)

GreenLib

We declare it is possible for the Library to be a model for and leader in responsible environmental practices.
outreach manager: Terry Bevington
first meeting: December 18, 11:00, Brown Lib Electronic Classroom
collab worksite: GreenLib

Instruction

We declare it is possible that instruction serve as a core function of the library, creating visibility and usability of the libraries resources.
outreach manager: George Crafts
first meeting: December 5
collab worksite: Instruction

Library-Wide Communications

We declare it is possible for all members of the U.Va. Library Community to have timely, comprehensive, open, honest, communication throughout all levels of the organization.
outreach manager: Debbie Eshenour
collab worksite: LibWide Communicate

Preservation (incl. Emergency Preparedness)

We stand for the possibility of an exuberant culture of preservation that drives robust and innovative programs.
outreach manager: Mercy Quintos
first meeting: January 10, 1:00, Alderman 113
collab worksite: UL Preservation Com.

Rare Materials Liberation

We declare it is possible to make rare materials more accessible to the scholarly and general community.
outreach manager: Ophelia Payne
first meeting: December 10, 3:00, tour of Special Collections

Scholarly Communication

We stand for the possibility of scholars working fruitfully in traditional and digital modes.
outreach manager: Joseph Gilbert
first meeting: December 20, 2007
collab worksite: Scholarly Communicat

Staff Retention

We declare it is possible to be an environment where people are valued and where excellent staff choose to work.
outreach manager: Marie Carter
collab worksite: Staff Retention (currently members-only)

ThinkUbator

We declare it possible to be the innovators who shape the future of libraries around the world.
outreach manager: Suzanne Bombard
first meeting: December 18 at 1:30 p.m.

User Engagement

We declare it is possible that 100% of our users are aware of what we do, provide, & offer.
outreach manager: Donna Tolson
first meeting: December 19, 9:00, Alderman 317
collab worksite: Engagement Community