Developing an information management strategy for monash university

This paper describes the process of developing an information management strategy for Monash University, and presents an overview of the end result. The paper begins with the inception of the information management activity at Monash University before moving on to issues of definition and scope. The paper then addresses the data-gathering methodologies (including an overseas study tour and a program of interviews) employed as part of creating the strategy. To give something of the flavour of the resulting strategy document, the paper presents the information management principles developed and lists the areas of the university addressed by the strategy. Three ways that Monash intends to use in turning its information management strategy into action are summarised. The paper concludes by listing some of the lessons learned in creating the Monash University Information Management Strategy. Many of these should be applicable to other universities. Contributors: Educause AustralAsia [2005: Auckland, New Zealand] ; Coverage: Rights: