The library community works collaboratively with higher education in Oregon and elsewhere to create and sustain professional programs which address the most critical staffing needs in the state. Technology Goal Librarians in Oregon continuously improve services and enhance customer convenience through the appropriate application of cost-effective technology. Objectives Libraries anticipate technological change and react quickly to developments to improve customer service. Libraries collaborate to develop pilot projects to develop and deliver library services based on the changing ways people use technology. Libraries make a major commitment to increase services through investment in technological infrastructure and technical training.
Libraries collaborate to organize and preserve our cultural heritage in appropriate formats.
Librarians contribute to the knowledge base by digitizing unique and special collections and by linking resources to assist library users. Value Goal Oregonians consider libraries an essential community service. The people of Oregon recognize libraries as key in the development of the love of reading and lifelong learning. Communities and parent institutions recognize the value of libraries and are willing to fund them appropriately. Oregon libraries of all types meet standards established by appropriate professional organizations.