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About Us |
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A Forum for Change...
CLIR's mission is to expand access to information,
however recorded and preserved, as a public good.
CLIR is an independent, nonprofit organization. Through publications,
projects, and programs, CLIR works to maintain and improve access
to information for generations to come. In partnership with other
institutions, CLIR helps create services that expand the concept
of "library" and supports the providers and preservers
of information.
CLIR pursues three primary goals in support
of its mission:
- To foster new approaches to the management of digital and nondigital information resources so that they will be available in the future
- To expand leadership capacity in the information professions
- To analyze changes in the information landscape and help practitioners prepare for them.
Its Board establishes policy, oversees
the investment of funds, sets goals, and approves strategies for
their achievement. The program staff of
CLIR develops projects and programs in response to the broad charges
of the Board. CLIR is supported by fees from sponsoring
institutions, grants from public
and private foundations, contracts with federal agencies, and
donations from individuals.
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