On the invitation of the Governance Committee of the IULCC, the HEA has initiated an
independent strategic review of IReL, with support for the review from across government.
This review will clarify the opportunities and challenges that face IReL, set out best practice in the provision of national research e-library services, and propose strategic options for the future. The ambition is that IReL will grow to become a national research e-library, and this strategic review will be an important step in translating this ambition into a realisable and sustainable strategy.