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Libraries' Strategic Plan: AY22 Strategic Plan Outcomes

Catalyst AY21-22 Logo

Thank you to everyone who participated in an initiative workgroup for the AY 21-22 Strategic Plan!  You accomplished so much during this past year and produced thorough, timely, useful products!

This section is designed to provide information on the work these groups accomplished.

Catalyst '22 Final Report

For detailed information on Catalyst AY 21-22 and each of the three initiatives, please read the Final Report.

Workgroup Highlights

three people connected in a circle, representing community  Goal 1: Develop talent, resources, and experiences to facilitate an inclusive community.

Professional Development

Professional Development LibGuide

  • Developed a LibGuide to support staff of all classifications in using professional development funds
  • Landing page for all staff that branches out to a separate page for classified staff, unclassified staff, and Librarians
  • Guide includes information on:
    • How you can use your professional development funds
    • How PD funding works
    • How to get started with professional organizations
    • How to use ChromeRiver
  • Professional development is for everyone

circle symbol with two intersecting arrows, representing transformation  Goal 2: Transform the Libraries' environment and user-centered experience to anticipate evolving modes of learning and the actual resource needs of our community.

Virtual Spaces and Services

VSS Dashboard

  • Developed flyers to market four key virtual services: 1) MyGuide, 2) Software Checkout, 3) Chat Reference, and 4) Leisure Reading Collection
  • Flyers will be distributed to key areas around campus in AY23 with a goal of seeing a 10% increase in each of the services
  • Developed a Virtual Spaces and Services Dashboard to provide data visualization to key data measures
  • Collaborated with each department to determine what data sets were most relevant to track
  • This is an ongoing project - additional data requests can be sent to systems@miamioh.edu

chain, representing forging parternships  Goal 3: Forge meaningful partnerships that foster affordability, ensure relevancy, and cultivate lifelong connections.

Meaningful Partnerships

Meaningful Partnerships Toolkit

  • Developed a toolkit to help Libraries staff navigate partnerships
  • The toolkit includes:
    • Best practices that outline priorities and strategies for successful partnerships
    • Workflows that outline the paths available to creating a mutually beneficial partnership
    • Evaluation tools that provide a variety of options for evaluating and adapting your partnership as needed
    • A working list of current partnerships that Libraries staff have
  • Current Partnerships is a working document - please update as your partnership work evolves!

For more information on AY22 highlights, check out the July 17, 2022 Business Review slides or recap email.