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Phase 3 Guiding Principles for Designing a SILS Shared Governance Model

Abstract

Systemwide Integrated Library System (SILS) shared governance is a model of practice in which the structure and environment for planning and decision-making about the implementation and ongoing management of the SILS is based on widespread partnership, accountability and ownership. Shared governance focuses on the process of decision-making as well as the outcomes. All staff in the UC Libraries have responsibility for helping to create an environment that supports participation in the shared governance process.