AU Libraries Strategic Plan, 2021

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The Alfred University Libraries will provide quality services, resources, and spaces that advance the mission of the University and its academic programs by striving for excellence and innovation by being progressively more:

 Inclusive

 Unified

 Transformational

Goal 1: Inclusive

We will embody our “Commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression” by taking action to demonstrate this commitment and expanding it to be more broadly inclusive to other marginalized identities.

a. Create more inclusive collections b. Build a more inclusive environment c. Educate ourselves

d. Advocate for DEI initiatives across campus and beyond e. Expand Commitment to include other marginalized identities

Goal 2: Unified

We will complete the Libraries’ reorganization and develop creative collaborations that extend across campus.

a. Articulate and live out being the united AU Libraries, while also celebrating the uniqueness of each library

b. Develop library collaborations across Teams

c. Cultivate campus-wide collaborations and partnerships beyond campus

d. Provide a nurturing work environment that values, supports, and takes care of our people

Goal 3: Transformational

We will contribute to lifelong student success and growth by empowering students, meeting each individual where they are and equipping them to dynamically impact our world.

a. Deliver Information Literacy instruction aimed toward lifelong learning & student empowerment b. Provide excellent patron service through personalized attention

c. Nurture student workers with mentoring and career skill building

d. Foster connections to and participation in campus student success and retention efforts e. Furnish collections that support our transformational programs and curricula across campus

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Appendix, Notes, Projects, and Other Supplemental Materials

One possibility: Create a spreadsheet appendix of projects something like this…

Goal Strategy Project Metrics

Goal 1: Inclusive

We will embody our “Commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression” by taking action to demonstrate this commitment and expanding it to be more broadly inclusive to other marginalized identities.

Other Key Words/Concepts: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion; Welcoming & Open; Kindness

 Strategies

a. Create more inclusive collections

 BIPOC scholars

 Anti-oppression research and work

 Supporting BIPOC vendors

 Displays

 Artwork

 Programming

 Alfred History/Archives – diversity and inclusivity; finding aid language

 Digital Projects that are inclusive and transformational

 Indigenous peoples – Seneca & Iroquois

 Showcase AU’s diverse history

 Student input? Suggestion boxes at both libraries?

 Website

b. Build a more inclusive environment

 Student feedback – Student Advisory Group

 Mission, Vision, Values

 Hiring practices: student workers, staff, faculty

 Teaching, publication, and website – awareness of representation

 Critical IL & ACRL Framework incorporations into our teaching

 Scholarly conversation and landscape; OA; OER;

 Pronouns in email signatures & elsewhere

 Gender-neutral language used throughout

 Chosen Name process (Alma, etc.)

 Archives sensitive material statement

 LCSH & classification revisions

 Pipeline project – giving student workers opportunities into the field via APEX internships, collaborations/articulations with grad programs.

 Outreach to diverse groups via PLP, liaisons, etc.

c. Educate ourselves

 Implicit bias, psychological first aid, bystander intervention, safe zone

 Participate in AU trainings

 Applications to Libraries + Teams

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 Discussion groups

 Resource guide

d. Advocate for DEI initiatives across campus and beyond

 To AU admins and across campus;

 CDO position

 With SUNY, ALA/ACRL, SCRLC

e. Expand Commitment to include other marginalized identities

 Accessibility/UDL

 Physical spaces, website, resources, instruction

 LGBTQ+

 Indigenous

 Socioeconomic status – OER, textbook affordability, First generation students

Goal 2: Unified

We will complete the Libraries’ reorganization and develop creative collaborations that extend across campus.

 Other Key Words/Concepts: “Unity without uniformity,” Symphony, Harmonious, Integrative, Accord, United

 Strategies

a. Articulate and live out being the united AU Libraries, while also celebrating the uniqueness of each library

 Teambuilding & Staff recognition

 Website project + Archives website

 OCLC symbols merged

 Annual Report that tells our story

o Statistical and Assessment data

 Print literature, brochures, name tags that promote unified representations of AU Libraries

 Branding, wordmarks

b. Develop library collaborations across Teams

 Clarify the borderlands/intersections of the Teams, creating more seamless integrations:

Archives, Digital Projects, Collection Management, Systems/ILL, Public Services, IL/Liaison…

 Cross-training

 Reducing duplication, streamlining workflows o Leased computers

o Logins for front desk staff

 Team staffing plans

 Team Leader & Supervisor roles

 MS Teams

 Student worker projects from various Teams

 Front desk cross-training

 Promoting spaces & services across libraries

c. Cultivate campus-wide collaborations and partnerships beyond campus

 Archives & History

 Collection Development

 Administrative, Faculty, Staff

 Liaison coverage & Instructional Materials/Resources

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 Spaces for events, clubs, meetings, classes, etc.

 Building on existing partnerships and expanding: HEOP, etc.

 Adding student and faculty scholarship to library collections; AURA; OA/OER;

 AURA, JSTOR Forum, New York Heritage, Digital Public Library of America

d. Provide nurturing work environment that values, supports, and takes care of our people

 Salaries

 Professional Development & opportunities

 Mentoring

 Work culture and environment – flexibility, work-life balance/integration

Goal 3: Transformational

We will contribute to lifelong student success and growth by empowering students, meeting each individual where they are and equipping them to dynamically impact our world.

 Other Key Words/Concepts: Personalized attention, Customer Service, Retention, Student-Centered, Inspiring, Lifelong Learning, Immersive/Engaging, Passionate/Dynamic; Adequate resources to support transformational projects (staffing, financial, etc.)

 Strategies

a. Deliver Information Literacy instruction aimed toward lifelong learning & student empowerment

 Critical IL, ACRL Framework themes of empowerment and lifelong learning

 Equipping students for democratic and digital citizenship

 Provided at point of need

 Scholarly ecosystem right and responsibilities for students and faculty b. Provide excellent patron service through personalized attention

 Library spaces – flexible, meeting students where at; collaborative, personal, etc.

 User Experience

 Going the extra mile

c. Nurture student workers with mentoring and career skill building

d. Foster connections to and participation in campus student success and retention efforts

 Connecting students to services for personal growth/transformation: counseling, financial aid, CDC, student activities, CAS, etc.

e. Furnish collections that support our transformational programs and curricula across campus

 Engaging, meaning-making

 Collection Development, Archives & Digital Projects

Additional Concepts

Academic innovation/creativity, Quality as our North Star, Technology, Kindness/Caring/ Nurturing, Philanthropic Tie-Ins