Summary As library resource investments continue to diversify and shift to encompass endeavors across the entire scholarly communication spectrum, the UC library system strives to evolve beyond traditional collection development avenues and collaboratively support new scholarly ventures. The Scholarly Transformation … Read more
Groups on an UC campus can request a review of a scholarly initiative. Examples of scholarly communication initiatives that are potential targets for UC investment through the use of these criteria include, but are not limited to: The STAR Team … Read more
Current Roster Mitchell BrownJune 2021 – present mcbrown@uci.edu(949) 824-9732Scholarly Communications Coordinator; Research Librarian for Chemistry, Earth System Sciences, and Russian StudiesUCI Libraries Nicole CarpenterJune 2021 – present ncarp@uci.edu(949) 824-3275Research Librarian for Social Sciences, School of Social SciencesUC Irvine Lisa A. … Read more
The following flowchart details the pathway that reviews of scholarly initiatives or products follow, from initial request to final decision. [click to view full-size PDF]
The STAR Team can be contacted through its listserv: STARTEAM-L@LISTSERV.UCOP.EDU
In its evaluation of transformative scholarly communication initiatives, the STAR Team takes into consideration criteria in several categories: Baseline UC Libraries Principles Potential for Transformative Influence Community Engagement or Endorsement UC Long-Term Affordability Operational Sustainability and Integrity Disclosure & Transparency … Read more
NOTE: The UC Libraries has had a series of different advisory structures. This group is no longer active but the page remains for historical context. For more information about past groups go to Phases of UC Libraries Advisory Structures and … Read more
