Possible Strategic Directions

-         One-stop shopping

-         Point-of-need service, at time of need or place (any time, any place)

LMS, etc.; IT integration; seamless

-         Learning lab(s); creativity

-         Support user-created content; creation and preservation; including research

-         Information literacy, integrated with campus

-         Flexible physical space; comfortable, accessible place to study

-         Community space

-         Multi-functional, multi-tooled print e-environment (for resources); digital

collections beyond text licensing & creation

-         Support for interdisciplinarity “a living source of knowledge”

-         User-segmented focused outreach of services provided (branding & marketing)

-         Integration (co-locating; co-working); faculty teaching in library; librarians going to departments

Points for Goal Setting

-         The desired results after 3+ (3-5) years

·              Chart a clear direction

·              Challenging, but realistic and achievable

-         The work we do, to enact the vision of the Library for our users

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S – Specific; desired outcome is defined

M – Measurable; progress can be charted/observed

A – Attainable; w/in Library control

R – Relevant; aligned w/University and Library vision

T – Time-bound; deadlines for accomplishment