Libraries' Strategic Plan: AY24 Strategic Plan Outcomes
Catalyst | AY 23-24 Strategic Plan Outcomes
Thank you to everyone who participated in an initiative workgroup for the AY 23-24 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.
Workgroup Highlights
Goal 1: Develop talent, resources, and experiences to facilitate an inclusive community.
Talent Management - On-Boarding
- Created LibGuide for Onboarding. Includes:
- "New to the Area" information
- Library terminology, acronyms, listservs
- Information for Classified Staff, Unclassified Staff, and Librarians
- Created and implemented the pilot Buddy Program
Goal 2: Transform the Libraries' environment and user-centered experience to anticipate evolving modes of learning and the actual resource needs of our community.
Libraries’ Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
University Libraries' Diversity Statement
Libraries' Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
- Established group to facilitate the revision of collection policies, practices, and procedures
- Established a group to implement recruitment and hiring practices recommendations
- Made progress towards creating standardized accessibility training for staff
- Planned and secured funding for two sensory study rooms
- Added accessible furniture
Goal 3: Forge meaningful partnerships that foster affordability, ensure relevancy, and cultivate lifelong connections.
External Funding
- Cooperated with ORI on workshops for GrantForward and SciEnCV tools for grant searches and applications.
- Created a Library staff grant writing LibGuide and pre-proposal form.
For more information on AY24 highlights, check out the September 17, 2024 Business Review slides and recap email.