Libraries
The Libraries of the Big Ten Academic Alliance are aligned in the vision of uniting our separate collections into one collection, shared and fully networked: the BIG Collection. By this phrase we mean a holistic and comprehensive understanding of what a library "collection" is: not simply the things we hold, but our services; our people; our expertise; our technology; and our infrastructure.
In advancing this future of interdependence and excellence, we are guided by our North Star in everything that we do:
In order to advance a just, trustworthy, scalable & sustainable open knowledge ecosystem, make open, more equitable scholarship our lead purpose.
On these pages, you'll find more about the services, programs, and community that are advancing this vision in a principles-centered, mission-driven, values-aligned way.
ADA Title II & Libraries
Catch the webinar replay + slides from our August 27 event. Now posted on our Accessibility page.
Big Ten Open Books
A new model for open-access publishing
Free, trusted titles from Big Ten university presses.
Shared Print White Paper
Explore the vision for a collaborative, distributed archive across Big Ten libraries.
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Mark Sandler wins 2017 Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award
Feb 2, 2017, 12:01 by SystemMark Sandler, former Big Ten Academic Alliance Director of Library Initiatives, has been awarded the 2017 Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award.Full story -
CIC's Rebecca Crist on Collaborative Stewardship of Shared Collections
May 4, 2016, 10:04 by SystemA new monograph explores how libraries and the organizations that provide services to them are devoting more attention to system-wide organization of collections—whether the "system" is a consortium, a region or a country.Full story -
Robert Van Rennes Named New Assistant Director of CIC's Center for Library Initiatives
Apr 20, 2016, 08:39 by SystemThe CIC is delighted to announce that Robert Van Rennes has been appointed as Assistant Director, Center for Library Initiatives at the CIC, effective July 1, 2016.Full story -
The Power of the Collective: CIC Annual Report Now Available
Mar 10, 2016, 11:42 by SystemThe newly released CIC Annual Report details the collective power and progress of this enterprise, highlighting the Health Equities initiative between the state Departments of Health and the member schools; faculty collaborations in theater, music education, and business; and data on the economic impact of the scientific workforce and funded research being done across the campuses.Full story -
CIC Leadership Opportunity: Director – Center for Library Initiatives
Sep 1, 2015, 10:53 by SystemThe Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) seeks a senior leader with energy, drive, tact, and tenacity to serve as Director of the Center for Library Initiatives (CLI).Full story