Value & Impact Community of Practice

About

The purpose of the Library Value and Impact Community of Practice (CoP) is to provide a collaborative platform for library staff in university libraries across Australia and New Zealand to promote best practices and build shared expertise in planning, performance, evaluation, and measurement. Established in 2017, the CoP aims to address the challenges of developing effective assessment tools, methods, quality principles, guidelines, standards, and policies that accurately reflect the unique needs and roles of university libraries in the region. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the CoP supports library professionals in enhancing the impact and value of their services, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with the evolving needs of academic communities.

The objectives of the CoP are to

• identify, gather, and seek agreement on community requirements
• serve as an informal point of contact for library staff on issues related to value and impact.
• contribute collaboratively to building the broader library community's capability in value and impact
• identify linkages and opportunities for collaborative strategic and technical projects
• uphold the principles of manaakitanga, which involves caring for and supporting each other, showing respect, humility, kindness, and honesty in all interactions
• foster a sense of community and collaboration among library staff, encouraging the sharing of experiences, ideas, and resources 

Membership

Membership is open to university library staff with a quality, standards, analytics, communications or marketing role and to people with an interest in developing their understanding of these topics.

How to join

To join the CoP, please email the Convenors.

Group operations

Meetings

The CoP meets via Zoom every 6 weeks for an hour. Check the CAUL Events page for information on upcoming meetings.

Members volunteer to chair meetings, take notes and monitor chat. The chair is responsible for: 

Email list

The CoP email list is restricted to members of the CoP. Contact the Convenors to find out more about joining. 

Online space

Members use a Google Drive presence to share files, including meeting agendas, presentation files, and resources.

Co-Convenors

• Rebecca Higgins, Senior Manager Library Operations, University of New England
• Jessie Tang, Manager, People & Planning, Auckland University of Technology
• Jack Dunstan, Associate Director, Quality and Engagement, RMIT

Terms of reference

Download the CoP terms of reference.