The Project Review Committee is accepting proposals to develop new services or capabilities in the Libraries. We are creating a new process with the goal of making it easier to take good ideas from conception to reality. Proposals are welcomed from any member of the staff.
A project should meet at least one of the following criteria:
- It requires input and buy-in beyond the originating unit.
- The anticipated staff time needed goes beyond the usual work of affected staff.
- The costs associated with it are beyond what can be supported by existing local or central budget lines.
Process
1. Fill out the simple template (add link)
2. The committee will review the submissions and will be in touch with the submitter if clarification is needed.
3. The committee will approve proposals that seem worth further development and also forward copies to Steering Committee. (link to something about our criteria here) Proposals that are not approved will be returned to submitters with reasons and also advice on potential changes or alternate routes for the idea.
4. Submitters of approved proposals will then fill out the full template. (add link) A small pool of expert staff will be designated to help proposers flesh out their follow-up proposals. Submit the full template to the committee.
5. The committee will review the full submissions and will be in touch if clarification or more information is needed.
6. These final proposals will be forwarded to Steering Committee for final approval and funding prioritization. Funded projects will be overseen by a standard project management process.
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Below are some things I didn't want to lose track of that were in the original process, but I think would go better in the Full Template.
1. Proposals should be specific about who supports the project (e.g. faculty, donors, senior managers, outside agencies). Letters of support will be encouraged to demonstrate support for ideas, although they are not required.
2. Full proposals should include an estimated budget, a timeline, suggested staffing resources needed, and an assessment plan.