The Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative (ECDI) emerges from the rich history of collaboration and innovation fostered by its predecessors, Evergreen Community Development Initiative and MassLNC.

Vision

We turn ideas into opportunities to amplify our impact.

Mission

To build a thriving collaborative community that develops innovative library-focused open-source software solutions by fostering teamwork, trust, shared learning, and collective problem-solving.

Strategic Priorities

• Member Engagement, Collaboration, and Retention

  This priority reflects our mission’s emphasis on cultivating a thriving community. By enhancing member participation, knowledge sharing, and problem-solving, the Collaborative strengthens our ability to transform ideas into impactful open-source software solutions.

• Membership Recruitment and Development

  Expanding the Collaborative’s membership base is essential to achieving our vision of amplifying impact. Growing capacity and shared innovation directly align with our mission’s call for shared learning and collaboration.

• Innovative and Sustainable Software Development

  This priority anchors the Collaborative’s efforts in long-term sustainability and reliability while fostering innovative practices. It aligns closely with our mission by focusing on creating library-focused software solutions that address both current and future needs.

• Organizational Infrastructure

  By establishing robust systems, structures, and processes, the Collaborative ensures operational sustainability and creates a foundation for clear governance, streamlined operations, and effective collaboration. This priority embodies our mission’s focus on fostering teamwork and trust.