Efficiency is the driving force behind the entire strategy. The eLib Programme represented a new model of JISC technology funding. Its bidding and project methodology, together with the strong emphasis on evaluation, dissemination and exit strategies, is likely to be adopted more widely in other areas. JISC will continue to innovate, and wishes to play its part in developing a national electronic collection, in partnership with National Libraries, Research Councils, museums, galleries and the private sector. Its remit remains higher education, however, which excludes public libraries from direct support.
Cultural change is as important as technological development.
Institutions are therefore urged to include human issues in their information strategies. JISC will restructure its operations in a bid to produce a more streamlined service. A new post of Head of Programmes has been created, with a role which recognises the growing importance of media relations. The number of main sub-committees will be reduced from six to four. But the full benefit to the community can only be reached by increasing charges.