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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CIC CLI Director Mark Sandler to Retire
Jun 12, 2015, 09:40 by SystemMark Sandler, Director of the CIC Center for Library Initiatives, has announce his retirement effective February 29, 2016. Now entering his tenth year of service to the CIC and its 15 member universities, Dr. Sandler also served for 20 years on the staff of the University of Michigan Library.Full story -
Center for Library Initiative’s Shared Print Repository Holds Three Miles of Journals (So You Don’t Have To)
Aug 13, 2014, 10:05 by SystemFull story -
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