Libraries' Strategic Plan: AY23 Strategic Plan Outcomes

For detailed information on Catalyst AY 22-23 and each of the five initiatives, please read the Final Report.

  Goal 1: Develop talent, resources, and experiences to facilitate an inclusive community.

Pipeline of Inclusive Talent

Hiring Best Practices Document (Draft)

• Developed a document of best practices to make the recruitment and hiring process more inclusive of diverse candidates, which includes:
  • Recommendations on where jobs are posted and posting content.
  • Recommendations for creating an equitable, inclusive interview process.
• Began the process of creating innovative marketing materials to attract diverse candidates to Miami University Libraries.
  • Will develop a webpage prospective candidates can visit to learn more about the Libraries.
  • Currently in the process of creating Why Choose Miami Libraries video interviews of staff and teams from the Libraries.
    • Staff and student employees involved in interviews.

Heanon Wilkins Fellow

Heanon Wilkins Fellow/Visiting Librarian Program Implementation Guide

• Fostered a relationship with the Office of the Provost to incorporate the Libraries into the Heanon Wilkins Fellows Program.
• Developed the program foundations for the Heanon Wilkins Fellowship program within the Libraries.  Implementation guide includes:
  • Program Basics
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Search Process Procedures
  • Fellowship Structure
  • Resources for the Fellow
• We will work toward hiring a fellow, hopefully for a start in Fall 2024!

Libraries' Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

University Libraries' Diversity Statement

Libraries' Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

• Developed the Libraries' Diversity Statement to align with the University's Diversity Statement and concepts from other academic libraries.
• Developed the Libraries' Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.  This document contains a series of recommendations for how to make the LIbraries a more inclusive and welcoming place.  Recommendations include:
  • Collections: Collection Definition and Evaluation
  • People: Recruitment and Hiring Practices
  • Services: Standardized Accessibility Training
  • Services: Signage and Documentation
  • Spaces: Physical Accessibility
• A team has been convened to oversee implementation of these recommendations as part of Catalyst '24.

  Goal 2: Transform the Libraries' environment and user-centered experience to anticipate evolving modes of learning and the actual resource needs of our community.

Infrastructure Improvements

Room 112 Floor Plans and Rendering of New Space

• Completely re-designed the CIM Lab from concept to construction drawings.  The new space will include:
  • 24-seat classroom
  • Conference room
  • Breakout room
  • Study space
• Selected furniture that provided flexible seating arrangements that aligns with student expectations.
• The project is a "proof of concept" for the larger Kickstart King renovation.

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

External Funding

• Defined and divided the initiative, which began as a lofty goal. 
• Fostered a relationship and functional partnership with the Office of Research and Innovation.
• Outlined multiple projects that will support grant applications in upcoming years.  Plans are underway to complete these projects in Catalyst '24.

For more information on AY23 highlights, check out the June 29, 2023 Business Review slides and recap email.