ISSstrategy doc - Belfast Education & Library Board

The ensuing three years have seen significant progress, both in relation toNI Strategic Systems: Accruals Accounting, Estates Management,Classroom 2000 and Electronic Libraries; and board developments:enhanced connectivity, greater access to and use of email and the Internet,development of the new board website. Other external developments suchas changes to data protection legislation, the introduction of Freedom ofInformation and the emerging e-government agenda make a review of thestrategy timely. These developments also reinforce the case forbroadening the strategy from its focus on information systems tocomprehend the wider issues of information services and content.Information systems and information services are inextricably intertwined;information services and content cannot be exploited effectively withoutcoherent, interoperable and integrated systems – networks, hardwareplatforms, software and applications. However, it is essential to bear in mindthat the systems are no more than enablers and that the success of theboard in the delivery of its core services depends on comprehensive,accurate and timely informationThis strategy will steer the board in the direction of these twin goals ofrobust systems and good quality, accessible information.four4