Mission Statement
Through its collaborative efforts, JULAC creates an environment where scholarly resources are collected, managed and shared through the delivery of innovative services that enhance academic endeavors of UGC-funded institutions.
Vision Statement
JULAC is the premier body for deep collaborations related to scholarly information resources and services in Hong Kong academia.
JULAC Top Strategic Directions 2021-2026
Goal 1: Ensure Access to Resources and Facilities Collaboratively
We will work together to provide relevant resources and facilities to support learning and research by
- Establishing a joint business continuity plan to provide users with continuous access to library facilities, resources and services during times of crises
- Joint consortia purchasing by leading consortial negotiations and licensing programs
Goal 2: Deliver Innovative Services and Operations Together
We will create and deliver a robust infrastructure and services for JULAC library users by
- Developing and promulgating JULAC Position Statements on Open Access and Open Data
- Maximizing utilization of JULAC’s Shared Integrated Library System for enhancing operational and services efficiency
- Enhancing the collection, presentation and use of JULAC statistics to foster data-driven decision making, creation of JULAC Key Performance Indicators, as well as library benchmarking among local and international peers
Goal 3: Shared Staff Development
We will build capacity in library leadership by
- Compiling a staffing profile to understand staffing structure and identify gaps in skills
- Offering joint staff development programs to foster learning and professional development in the workplace
- Partnering with HKU Libraries to conduct the annual Leadership Institute