Possible outcomes

• Everything stays as is

• More peer-to-peer sharing of resources and expertise

• Policies are established

  • Intellectual property rights at several levels

  • Use of metadata and digital object standards

  • Ensure data sustainability

• Organizational approaches are considered

  • IT offices, the library, consortial systems support, disciplinary groups, or a combination

• New services are offered

  • Database design

  • Metadata creation

  • Consulting

  • Clearinghouse functions

  • Full digital archiving and migration