Provide education and training opportunities which develop the professional skills and knowledge of librarians and library staff engaged in resource sharing;
Facilitate communication and foster collaboration among such librarians and library staff;
Encourage, plan and develop programs of study and research in the field;
Monitor developments in the field, identify common problems and recommend solutions which enhance services for all users;
Improve resource sharing methods, services, and products;
Monitor licensing and copyright concerns as they affect all aspects of resource sharing;
Maintain liaisons with and synthesize the activities of all units within ALA that have a bearing on resource sharing concerns;
Maintain liaisons with, provide a discussion forum for, and foster collaboration between librarians, library staff and vendors which support resource sharing activities.
Develop programs and guidelines for service to meet the needs of users;
Serve as an advisory body to the RUSA Board on issues affecting resource sharing.
Along the lefthand column, you will find links to the organizational units and documents that support the work of the members of STARS.
