I am pleased to share the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Libraries’ new strategic plan. This plan is the culmination of nine months of work led by the Libraries’ staff and supported by consultants Cordelia Anderson and Dr. Anne Cooper Moore.
Inspired by the framework of the University’s Dynamic Strategy, the Libraries’ strategic plan focuses on supporting student success, facilitating research and creative activity, and elevating our national reputation. The Libraries recognize our unique place at the intersection of teaching, research, innovation and community, and embrace the opportunity to serve as the academic hub of campus.
In receiving data from thousands of stakeholders, it was heartening to hear how many individuals value the current Libraries’ staff, services, resources and spaces. This positive reputation enables us to pursue our ambitious goals from a position of strength. We have identified 35 initiatives to improve the Libraries over the next four years, ranging from launching a Zero-Cost Textbook program, to expanding Open Access publishing support, to physically renovating the Alden Library.
The »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Libraries are grateful for the support of faculty, students, staff
and community members, and we are eager to partner with you all to build on our
past successes to meet the emerging needs of the OHIO community.
— Rob Ross,
Dean of University Libraries
We value curiosity and innovation by offering inspiring resources and experiences that drive inquiry and discovery.
We value collaboration by engaging with our community, developing and sustaining meaningful partnerships, and promoting a culture of communication and teamwork.
We value integrity by modeling empathy, honesty, respect, and safety.
We value belonging by welcoming all members of our community, practicing empathy, and appreciating diverse perspectives and cultures.
We value service by responding to the changing needs in our community, creating positive user experiences, and applying emerging technologies.
We value information literacy by empowering users to think critically, successfully navigate the shifting information landscape, and use resources ethically and effectively.
With a focus on experiential learning and affordability, the Libraries supports students on their path to graduation by building critical thinking and information literacy skills, and by providing relevant collections, accessible support services, and environments conducive to learning.
The Libraries empowers Ohio’s knowledge creators navigate and overcome emerging challenges to research and creative activity by providing a connected set of services that help them innovate, plan projects, publish and archive their work, manage and visualize complex data, and navigate research guidelines.
The Libraries plays a vital role in the university community, contributing to the success of students, staff, and faculty from all colleges. A unique space on campus—at once academic and social—the Libraries serves as a hub where community members exchange ideas and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects. As such, achieving excellence in the Libraries will elevate the reputation and visibility of the entire university.
I come in every single day. I just love coming up here. I love the seventh floor, and I love the first floor.
OhioLINK and interlibrary loan have been invaluable. I appreciate how much stuff is open access. The library seems to have subscriptions to everything.
It is a nice constant. It’s always here if something changes.
The library is already playing a huge role. This includes structured meetings with students, providing access to resources and one-on-one support. Students get connected with librarians who can help them.
I cannot say enough good things about the archives staff!
The willingness of librarians to have a personal relationship and show up for students is impactful.