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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University of Maryland Embraces Opportunities Offered by CIC Membership
Apr 10, 2014, 11:17 by SystemUniversity of Maryland has maximized its first year in the CIC.Full story -
The CIC Welcomes Monsters University to Membership
Apr 1, 2014, 00:00 by SystemMonsters University has become a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, effective April 1, 2014. Founded in 1313, MU is a private, pan-educational university with over 12,000 undergraduates, located two hours from downtown Monstropolis.Full story -
"Together We Work. Together It Works." CIC Annual Report 2012-2013 Now Available Online
Feb 10, 2014, 14:02 by SystemCIC's latest Annual Report explores the impact of our joint efforts across the breadth of member universities and higher education.Full story -
Center for Library Initiatives eNewsletter now available
Jul 15, 2013, 13:08 by SystemThe CLI July 2013 eNews includes Mark Sandler's musings, an update on the Shared Print Repository, background on the HathiTrust amicus filing, and scenes from the 2013 CLI Conference and ALA Member Reception.Full story -
CIC eNewsletter Now Available
Jul 1, 2013, 14:07 by SystemThe July 2013 of the CIC eNews is now online.Full story