Sidebar 3:
Strategic Vision for the
Long-Term Ecological Research
Network Information System
Statement of Purpose
Our goal is to promote ecological science by
fostering the synergy of information systems
and scientific research.
Vision Statements
- Pursue information systems development and
implementation from the context of ecological
research needs
- Conduct information management in a nested
context of site, research network, national,
and international levels
- Emphasize the timely and effective transformation
of data into information and the ease of access to
that information
- Ensure the long-term preservation and
availability of information
- Ensure appropriate information system development
through information management research
- Develop human resources necessary for the
continuing evolution of LTER information systems