Project Goals

The major goal of the IDS Project is to continually implement and objectively evaluate innovative resource-sharing strategies, policies and procedures that will optimize mutual access to the information resources of all IDS Project libraries, and to explore the development of a rapid, effective resource-sharing system among libraries in New York State. To set the groundwork for this, we encourage participation in the IDS Project by additional SUNY, CUNY, and private libraries.

Vision Statement

The IDS Project strives to be an innovative model of library cooperation for effective resource sharing, promoting community engagement, staff development, best practices, and research & development.

Mission Statement

The mission of the IDS Project is to continually implement and objectively evaluate innovative resource-sharing strategies, policies and procedures that will optimize mutual access to the information resources of all IDS Project libraries, through the development of a rapid and effective resource-sharing system among libraries in New York State. The IDS Project will remain connected to the needs of its partners through its continued operation from within an academic library.