“Strengthening the Core” · Mission and Purpose: As an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission, the University of Oregon Libraries

“Strengthening the Core”The UO Libraries’ two-year strategic plan focuses on strengthening the Libraries’ core portfolio and infrastructure, which will serve as a strongfoundation for more aspirational goals in the future. The plan is a flexible, working document that may be revised as new opportunities arise.

Mission and Purpose: As an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission, the University of Oregon Librariesenriches the student learning experience, encourages exploration and research at all levels, and contributes to advancements in access to scholarlyresources.

Vision: The UO Libraries serves as a powerful catalyst for learning and knowledge creation. We innovate, adapt, and excel in our efforts to improvethe world, one curious mind at a time.

Values: User-centered and evidence-based approaches, creativity, flexibility, transparency, responsiveness, teamwork, diversity, and integrity

Goal 1: High-Quality Collections and ContentStimulate the University’s teaching, learning, and research through the collaborative provision of high-quality content and collectionsGoal 2: Exemplary Teaching, Research, and EngagementEngage with diverse partners to fuel discovery, create new knowledge, and enrich people’s livesGoal 3: Outstanding Learning EnvironmentsCreate outstanding virtual and physical learning environments to meet users’ needsGoal 4: User-focused CultureFoster a creative, innovative, and user-centered culture throughout the LibrariesGoal 5: Improved InfrastructureStrengthen the Libraries’ ability to sustain and support essential programs and resources for the University

UO Libraries Strategy Map 2015-2017 | Iris https://iris.uoregon.edu/cms/sp_15_17_print

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Goal 1: High-Quality Collections and ContentStimulate the University’s teaching, learning, and research through the collaborative provision of high-quality content andcollections

Strategy 1.1 : Enhance efforts to create, sustain, and preserve highly relevant collections that reflect UO's research themes andprogrammatic strengths

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL

ResourcesNeeded Leader(s) Priority Status/Metrics Status


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.1 - Review entire collection-development model to incorporatemore data-driven decisions,internal and external collaboration,and more effective use of funding

Enhance theimpact ofresearch,scholarship,creativeinquiry andgraduateeducation.

CollectionManagers'time, possiblytime of othersfor reporting ofstatistics andfinancial data,acquisitionsbudgetadjustments,UX specialists'time, fundingfor incentives

MarkWatson,AT,CollectionManagers

High toMedium

In AY 2015-16, workedon allocation formulaswith ULC, but could notreach agreement. Nowworking on refinement ofmodel with Vice Provostof Finance and Budgetin Academic Affairs, formore work in 2016-2017.

In AY 2016-17, workedagain on allocationformulas with new ULC,but reached agreementthat latest formula is fineonly used as a guide forcollection developers tomake ultimate decisions.Formulas are not to beused as decision-makingtools, in other words, asthe data feeding themare not consistent ormeaningful enough inthe end.

Completed


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.1 a. Develop new ways toapproach UO's research themesrelated to the faculty cluster hires

AcademicExcellence

$43,000recurring,$214,000one-time

M.Watson,CollectionManagers

High Recommendations dueduring Winter Term2016; Budgetreinvestment requestsubmitted Winter Term2016 was not approved;Collection managerssubmitted to AdminTeam theirreport/recommendationsregarding approach tosupport chuster hires inJune 2016: 1) gathernames of faculty hires,2) request wish list fromDave Fowler, 3) contactcluster hire faculty, 4)investigateproducts/pricing, set uptrials, if applicable.

Completed


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.1 b. Investigate results ofcurrent demand-driven acquisitions(DDA) efforts, and of formalizing amove to electronic-preferred model(paying attention to discipline-specific concerns); then deviserecommendations about how toimprove or expand efforts, ifwarranted

AcademicExcellence

M.Watson,CollectionManagers

Medium Report andrecommendations weredue at end of WinterTerm 2016, deadlineextended to SummerTerm 2016

Collection Managersreviewed current DDApractices and developeda survey to gaugefaculty willingness to usee-books and movetoward e-onlypurchasing; this topicwas also discussed bythe ULC in January 2017

Completed

1.1.1 c. Conduct research toassess relevance and value oflibrary resources to undergraduateusers in order to informacquisitions and marketingdecisions

EnhancedInfrastructure

Evaluation M.Watson,CollectionManagers

Medium Reconsider importance Not Initiated


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.2 - Working with UO faculty,conduct strategic withdrawal/de-accessioning projects that willstrengthen the sustainability of ourcollections, and leveragecollaborative, consortium-relatedagreements to reclaim space forother needs as necessary


CollectionServices time,SubjectSpecialists'time, LTs' time,possiblypart-timestudent helpand projectmanagementassistancewhich wouldrequireone-timefunding

Underway

1.1.2 a. KL reference collectionweeding project, Winter 2015


M.Watson,SubjectSpecialists

High Completed Winter 2015- to readjust shelving forKL 1st floor commonsrenovation project

Completed

1.1.2 b. Business and Economicsprint journal withdrawal project,Summer 2015


M.Watson, A.Lim, K.Zhang

High Completed Winter-Summer 2015 - Testingprocess for small-scaledeaccessioning of printjournals when electronicversions are available

Completed

1.1.2 c. Devise a recommendedprocess for selected WESTjournals withdrawal projects,possibly starting with Psychology


A. Miller,M.Watson,SelectedSubjectSpecialists

Medium Deferred due to SCUAinfrastructure issues

Deferred


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.2 d. KL West Wing referencecollection deaccessioning projectto prepare for renovations


K. Zhangand CS

Medium Part of KL West WingRenovation and DataServices Project,2015-2017 - CompletedFall Term 2016

Completed

1.1.3 - Develop prioritizationprocess for digitization thatpreserves UO's at-risk content,e.g., audio resources andglass-plate negatives (others to befurther refined)


Time fromLibrarySystems andHeads of DSCand SCUA,otherspecialists

S. Rabun,D. Mericle

Medium Prioritization processdevised and approvedWinter Term 2016;Prioritization Criteriadrafted and ongoingpreservation digitizationprojects identified Spring2016

Underway

1.1.4 -Review collections to ensurediversity and accessibility

AcademicExcellence

Evaluation Underway

1.1.4 a. Consideration should begiven to language support forcollections, including a budget linefor continuing support, such as forcataloging and acquisitions formaterials in Arabic and Hebrew

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion Part of thisinitiative wasmet byrejuvenatingthe Libraries'Diversity Fundfor Collections,ensuring abudget for it,and aimplementing aprocess for useof the fund.

LibraryDiversityCommittee

High toMedium

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.4 b. Ensure collections areusable by more than just sightedand hearing patrons-incorporateaccessibility as a criteria inplatform evaluation

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion Underway

1.1.4 c. Integrate non-English andother-access-positive materialsinto popular reading collection

Diversity andInclusion

Inclusion Underway

1.1.4 d. New: Librarians activelyseek out and purchase booksabout and by minority authors,artists, architects, and designers,through the Libraries’ rejuvenated“Diversity Fund for Collections.”

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion AdrieneLim,LibraryDiversityCommittee

n/a Not Initiated

1.1.4 e. New: Ensure that popularreading collection has a diversecollection of works (CollectionServices) Asian languages nowbeing added to popular readingcollection

Diversity andInclusion

Inclusion Popularreadingcollectionestablished inthe East Asiancollection

KevenMcDowell,XiaotongWang

n/a Completed

1.1.4 f. New: Create facets indiscovery platform to allow users toscope on country of origin, genre,populations portrayed for film/videorecords

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion LibrarySystems,CollectionServices

n/a Not Initiated


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.4 g. NEW: Librarians ensurethat diversity and multipleperspectives are represented inour heavily used library researchguides

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion n/a Not Initiated

1.1.4 h. NEW: Strengthen specialcollections that focus in part onmarginalized communities andhistories and hold events topromote them, e.g., untoldhistories of UO, histories of Deadyand Dunn and the de-namingcontroversy on campus, AfricanAmericans in Oregon, Transgenderand LGBTQ collections, NativeAmerican photographers andcollections about Native Americans(J. Moreau, Moorhouse, Curtis),PCUN, etc.

AcademicExcellence



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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


1.1.5 - Improve preservationconditions for SCUA by replacingHVAC and fire protection systemsin Knight Library stack core andsurrounding storage vaults


Direct projectcosts are beingborne bycentral campusdeferredmaintenancebudget. Librarycontributionswill includestaff time forplanning andpreparingmaterials forproject-relatedshifts, andarchivalsupplies.

A.Bonamici,A. Munsell

High In progress--newinitiative as of April 12,2016, time-sensitive dueto schedules for designand constructionconsultants andcontractors.Replacement set forSummer 2016. TFcharge includesmonitoring and providingregular project updates.Upon completion,provide post-occupancyreport, assessment ofprocess andrecommendations forfuture.

Underway

1.1.6 (NEW May 2015) –Investigate HathiTrust membershipcosts, benefits, associatedcommitments, and functions, and iffeasible, join digital library to gainaccess to millions of digitalresources and improve access forpersons with print-relateddisabilities

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion HathiTrustImplementationTask Forcemembers: M.Galvin, N.Georgitis, M.Grenci, K.McGrath

M. Watson(sponsor),A. Miller(leader)

High HathTrust ExplorationTask Force formed, andreport submitted inOctober 2016. AT andLibrary Councilapproved membership.HathiTrustImplementation TaskForce formed inNovember 2016, with fulllaunch expected bySpring term 2017.

Underway


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Strategy 1.2 : Increase the availability of open-access resources, through local efforts performed with a global outlook

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL Resources Needed Leader(s) Priority Status/Metrics Status

1.2.1 - Revisit goals,infrastructure, and initiatives forpossible expansion andenhancing of Scholar's Bank,the Libraries' IR


Development costs,possible subsidy ofpilot projects, timefrom ScholarlyCommunicationLibrarian, Manager ofIR

Proposed:S. Rabunand C.Flynn-Purvis withinput fromothersthroughoutLibraries

Medium A. Bonamici talking withproposed leaders of theinitiative.Recommendations fromteam during Winter Term2016, extended toSummer Term 2016:Redesign of Scholar'sBank underway (D.McCallum the lead); todiscuss data storagewith RDM group.Roadblocks: priority ofother programmingprojects.

On Hold

1.2.2 - Develop collaborativeRDM program, using pilot-caseprocess for IR-related researchdata access and preservation

AcademicExcellence

Development costs,possible subsidy ofpilot projects, timefrom ScholarlyCommunicationsLibrarian andDistributed RDMTeam

J. Cain andRDM Team

High See separate programplan for more details andSection 2.3 on thebroader RDM programinitiative

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


1.2.3 - Increase librarymemberships and partnershipsthat will expand open-accesspublishing and promote theiruse by UO scholars andresearchers (e.g., discounts onAPCs, etc.)

AcademicExcellence

Increasedmembership fees,promotional costs

D. Waltonworkingwith AT

High toMedium

Program leads toincreased awarenessand use of OApublishing by faculty

Underway

1.2.4 - Leverage partnershipsto expand role in state-leveldigital library efforts, by way ofOregon Digital, Digital PublicLibrary of America (DPLA), andpossibly through shared effortswith Orbis Cascade Alliance


Increasedmembership anddevelopment fees,$2000 setup, $7000annual; newanalyst/programmerfor work with OregonDigital?

A.Bonamici,S. Rabun,DSCfaculty andstaff

High Joined MWDL, withsetup pilot testing in Fall2015, and fullmembership in January2016; UO collectionready to harvest Spring2016; OSU to finalizeSpring 2016

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


1.2.5 - Develop and implementnew digital strategies (vs.microfilming) to serve andpreserve current, diverseOregon newspapers


Diversity Programmanagement time fortransition,analyst/programmer'stime fordevelopment.

S. Rabun,DSC,LibrarySystems

High Begun Fall Term 2014with anticipatedcompletion date ofDecember 2016.Process underway;workflows, metadataentry app, quality reviewprocess, and METSALTO creationcompleted Spring 2016.November 2016:Systems staff havecompleted theprogramming to ingestPDFs of newspapers assubmitted by thepublishers; occasionaltweaking/troubleshootingof problems

Completed

1.2.5 a. Ensure thatnewspapers from minoritycommunities in Oregon areincluded as a part of thisprogram, including racial andethnic minority publications andqueer publications

AcademicExcellence

Diversity C.Hernandez,DSC

Medium Racial and ethnicminority communitynewspapers have beenrepresented in the digitalnewspaper collection tothe extent possible,dependent upon grantand donor fundingsources and copyrightissues.

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


1.2.6 - Promote use ofhigh-quality OA resources, firstby developing a reliablemechanism for cataloging ofOA resources submitted bysubject specialists, and thenimplementing these links intoLibrary Research Guides asneeded. Finally, identify andpromote library databases thatlink to OA journals

AcademicExcellence

Collection Servicesstaff/faculty time, andsubject specialists'time

Proposed:M. Grenci,A. Miller -workingwith andsubjectspecialists

High toMedium

M. Watson talked withproposed leaders of theinitiative, to bring back toAdmin Team forclarification.Investigation beganSpring Term 2016, reportto be submitted Summer2016

Underway

Strategy 1.3 : Increase users' awareness and discovery of existing collections and content to maximize their value

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority UO IDEAL Resources Needed Leader(s) Priority Status/Metrics Status


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Initiative


1.3.1 - Carry out a one-time,expanded promotionalcampaign to increaseawareness and use of theLibraries' services andresources, using digitalsignage, new publications,and social media to pushlibrary content to users


Achievement Increased one-timebudget for print andelectronic brochures,flyers, posters, andsignage = $10,000;time from C&M team,CS, Library Systems

Lesli Larsonand Comm.& MarketingTeam

High New promotionaldigital objects,print brochures,and bannerscreated Winter2016; series ofvideos toaccompany thebrochures createdSpring 2016;second round ofprint brochuresscheduled forSummer 2016.

Underway

1.3.1 a. Focus first onpromoting distinctive specialcollections into LibraryResearch Guides

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion L. Long,workingwith SubjectSpecialists

Medium Began WinterTerm 2016, withno firm deadline;as of Spring 2016,existing guides aremigrated, themajority of SCUAareas arecomplete, theremaining (UA,Sound, andPhotographcollections) to befinished in June

Underway


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Initiative


1.3.1 b. Restoring new booklist, saved lists functions, andother mechanisms to promotereading and discovery in theuser community

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion M. Galvin,K. Munro,workingwith CS andsubjectspecialists

Medium Began Fall Term2015; New BooksList at end ofWinter Term 2016;Final Report/Recommendationssubmitted Spring2016

Completed

1.3.1 c. E-newsletter for UOLibraries' users to highlightprograms


L. Larson Medium Newsletter beganFebruary 2016

Completed

1.3.1 d. Ensure that theseefforts consider the needs ofpersons with disabilities andpeople for whom English isnot their first language--HathiTrust implementation isset to be completed WinterTerm 2017, with ability todownload digital, in-copyrightbooks for those who haveprint disabilities. Some publicdomain resources inHathiTrust are in non-Englishlanguages and now availablein digital form.

AcademicExcellence

Achievement Not Initiated


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Initiative


1.3.2 - Review existingevents/exhibits efforts anddevise recommendations thatwill strengthen the Libraries'events and exhibits programto increase the highlighting ofunique and significantcollections, culture, content,and expertise in the Libraries


Achievement Administrative eventscoordinator identified,services formalized,funding increased,student assistantfunding at 10 hoursper week ($6000annually)

S. Harsheleads newEvents &ExhibitsPlanningCommittee

Medium Review beginsWinter Term 2016;Recommendationssubmitted toAdministrationearly Spring Term2016

Underway

1.3.2 a. Host the 2015 PacificRim Research LibrariesAlliance Annual Meeting toenhance our internationalengagement efforts

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion Annual meetingcompletedsuccessfully FallTerm 2015

Completed

1.3.2 b. Produce the JamesTiptree Jr. Symposium tocelebrate and encourage theuse of the new Tiptreecollection

AcademicExcellence

Inclusion Symposiumcompletedsuccessfully FallTerm 2015.

Completed


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Initiative


1.3.3 - Enhance onlinediscovery displays to moreaccurately describe resources'physical locations


Programming/interfacedevelopment

S.Brownmiller,M. Galvin,LibrarySystems

High Improvementsimplementedwithin Fall 2015and Winter Term2016 - Locationmaps added for allphysical items inLibrarySearch Fall2015. As ofNovember 2016,print materialsowned by the UOhave a link forLocate in the Findin a library tab;this could beimproved withbetter maps andmore granulardata about stacklocations

Underway


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Initiative


1.3.4 - Crestron RoomView(Fusion) is implemented, theLibraries will take the lead onbranding all campus-classroom Crestrontouchscreens with library-controlled FourWinds feed asthe sleep screensaver. Thiswill turn every campustouchscreen into a publicitymechanism and directcommunications channel toinstructors. We could evenhave different channels fordifferent locations anddepartments.


Not Funded for2015-2016. Notfunded for 2016-2017.

Need funding forRoomView (Fusion);VLAN. Submittedannual budgetrequests, 2015-2016,2016-2017.

Using WIN funding tocover project $17Kannually.

FY2017-2018

Helen Chu,Nina Fox

High Submitted aspriority in UO'sstrategic budgetrequest process in2014-2015process; notfunded. Submittedas priority in UO'sIT strategic projectrequest process in2015-2016; notfunded. Nofunding identifiedthrough June 30,2017. Nocampus-widestrategic initiativeprocess will beheld this year for2017-2018.

Underway


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Goal 2: Exemplary Teaching, Research, and EngagementEngage with diverse partners to fuel discovery, create new knowledge, and enrich people’s lives

Strategy 2.1 : Explore new ways to provide outstanding library instruction and academic support for diverse groups of users

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority UO IDEAL


2.1.1 - Expand and re-invigoratethe Libraries' customizedinstruction efforts and outreach forselected groups of constituents(e.g., undergraduates andgraduate students) during the timecovered under this plan

StudentSuccess

Traininghonorarium costs,event costs, timefrom Head of RIS,subject specialists,etc.

Underway

2.1.1 a. Obtain training andestablish learning outcomes forlibrary instruction forundergraduates and graduatestudents


$2000 allocated fortraining and retreatcosts

K. Lenn,Y. Tran, D.Woken, B.Jenkins

High June 2016: TheLibrary Instructionand OutreachAdvisoryCommitteeestablishedoverarching,outward facinggoals andobjectives for theinstructionprogram, andadded to thepublic website. September 2016:UO/ARL SubjectLiaison workshop

Completed


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Initiative



2.1.1 b. Prioritize and then carryout projects related to improvedinstructional design and creation oftargeted online learning objects

StudentSuccess

Waiting forestimated costs,staff expertiseneeded, fromleaders

Y. Tran, D.Woken

Work onprioritizationbegan WinterTerm 2016;extended to Spring2016

Underway

2.1.1 c. Hold "teach the teacher"workshops for librarians/facultyabout using special collectionsmaterials for classes andassignments instruction program


Achievement L. Long, J.O'Neal

High toMedium

Begun as"Curators' Corner"but possiblyexpand into formalprogram based onpendingrecommendationsfrom SCUA faculty

Underway

2.1.1 d. Conduct a pilot todetermine the feasibility ofinstituting an "Enhanced ResearchSkills Certificate Program" forundergraduate students (seeseparate proposal from Y. Tran)

StudentSuccess

Y. Tran Medium See Y. Tran'sproposal for moredetails - WinterTerm 2016 Pilotproject successful;final report inprogress, withinterest in offeringagain Winter Term2017

Completed


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Initiative



2.1.10 - NEW: Subject specialistswill reach out beyond the diversityalready embedded in thecurriculum and develop a plan forcoordinated effort to reach out tospecific student groups,emphasizing Native AmericanStudent Union, NontraditionalStudent Union, and the LGBTQAlliance.

StudentSuccess


2.1.11 - NEW: Participate activelyin the UO Common Readingprogram, which focuses on AfricanAmerican issues, by holdingforums, exhibits, etc.

StudentSuccess


2.1.12 - NEW: Explore new waysto support diversity in libraryinstruction by improving theaccessibility of course instructionand materials, through universaldesign for learning which is usefulfor teaching students with differentlearning styles.

StudentSuccess

Evaluation n/a Not Initiated

2.1.2 - Explore ways to enhancelibrary instruction strategies basedon learning assessment andanalytics, and improved instructionassessment and evaluation


Evaluation Time from LibrarySystems, N. Slight-Gibney, subjectspecialists,instructioncoordinators,annual systems'costs, etc.

Underway


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Initiative



2.1.2 a. Overhaul entire instruction-related data-generating and-gathering mechanisms by settingstandards, and possibly implementnew systems such as DeskTrackerto accompany new mechanisms


Evaluation M. Galvin,N. Slight-Gibney,workingwith TaskForcemembersandsubjectspecialists

High toMedium

New InstructionStatisticsImplementationTask ForcesubmittedrecommendationsWinter Term 2016;starting Spring2016, Mary Galvinis leading a groupthat isimplementing theSpringShareproduct,LibAnalytics Litefor Reference,Consultation, andInstruction Stats.(Using reportdeveloped byInstruction RetreatWorking GroupWinter 2015).LibInsight Litesubmitted finalreport August2016, to turn overto EAUX team

Completed


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Initiative



2.1.3 - Solidify LIB for-creditprovision, by formalizing itspurpose, library investment levels,etc.


Time from LibraryAdministration, andconsultation/reviewof LFOA assembly

A.Bonamici

Medium Policy draftedduring WinterTerm 2015;extended to SpringTerm 2016

Underway

2.1.4 - Form an openeducation/open textbooks taskforce to devise recommendationsfor level of library advocacy andaction in promoting and curatingOER for users (perhaps incollaboration with OSU and PSU)

StudentSuccess

Partner with UOBookstore orothers? Ways toleverage Canvas?Costs yet to bedetermined. Stafftime from CMET,DSC, and RIS

Proposed:K.Matson,DSC, L.Freer, andRIS tolead newTaskForce

No capacity forthis inAY2015-2016,2016-2017.

Deferred

2.1.5 - In collaboration withstudents and academicdepartments, producedocumentaries using uniquecollections materials, and hostconference activities, movie nights,etc. to showcase this content andknowledge generation

AcademicExcellence

Achievement Deferred Deferred Idea supported butdeferred due tolack of resources /examine again in2016-2017

Deferred

2.1.6 - Incorporate culturalcompetency into instructionaldesign and delivery


Achievement Deferred Deferred Deferred Deferred

2.1.7 - Expand video tours forother languages

StudentSuccess

Inclusion Pending review Completed


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Initiative



2.1.8 - Conduct focus groups withleaders from representativemulticultural and LGBTQA studentgroups to further determine needsand measure success in this area


Evaluation Pending review Completed

2.1.9 - NEW: Infrastructure createdfor this work by forming the EAUXteam and the Libraries’ StudentAdvisory Board, forEvaluation/Assessment and UserExperience work. The EAUX teamhas been charged with focusing ongroups from marginalizedpopulations.


Evaluation n/a Not Initiated

Strategy 2.2 : Bring library expertise and unique content to university initiatives and specialized courses, designed to develop studentsas creators of new knowledge

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


2.2.1 - Expand course efforts inareas using data and/or digitalobjects to teach in partnership withfaculty and classify, present, andoptionally preserve student-createdknowledge

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


2.2.1 a. Explore enhancement ofcollaboration efforts with the newDigital Humanities program in CASand the New Media in Culturecertificate program in SOJC

Possiblestaffing,technology, andspacecommitments tocontribute toefforts

A. Lim, A.Bonamici,DSC faculty,HumanitiesLibrarians

High Administrativecollaboration advancedin Fall 2015, but otheroperational work may bedeferred until DSC andSCUA permanentleadership is in place,2016-2017

Underway

2.2.2 - Conduct a formal review ofexisting efforts (includingcost/benefits analysis) involved inthe Latino Roots partnership, andexplore whether to expandprogrammatic efforts into newpartnerships with similar courses

Evaluation Faculty andstaff time

D. Woken,with SCUAand DSCfaculty/staffinput

Medium Need analysis doneduring 2015-2016academic year for use inplanning of possibleMOU and expansion ofefforts in 2016-2017. D.Woken submitted projectanalysis to Admin TeamApril 2016; systemsbudget analysis pending.

Underway

2.2.3 - NEW: Special attentiongiven to diversity recruitment andtopics related to the SpecialCollections Internship/ResearchProgram that was implemented inFall Term 2016.

Diversity n/a Not Initiated

Strategy 2.3 : Strengthen the Libraries' involvement in the research process, i.e., facilitating changes in scholarly communication; andproviding services related to research data planning, management, and preservation


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


2.3.1 - Formalize the Libraries'Research Data ManagementProgram, and engage in newpartnership with the Office ofResearch and Innovation,Information Services, and CAS IT

See separateResearch DataManagementprogram goalsand objectives formore details;possible costs forsubsidizing pilotprojects,staff/faculty time,developmentcosts

A. Lim, J.Cain, newRDM team

Completed

2.3.1 a. Finalize new program'splan, goals, strategic actions, andreorganize to accommodate newfocus on RDM and integration intoRIS

A. Lim, J.Cain, newRDM team

High Began Fall 2015 Underway

2.3.1 b. Implement first year ofRDM program plan

J. Cain andRDM Team

High In process as of Fall 2015and ongoing

Underway

2.3.1 c. Explore and/or expandefforts with the SHARE initiative

RDM Team Medium 2016-2017 Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


2.3.2 - Join ORCID asorganizational member and beginto explore and implementagreed-upon levels of engagementwith UO faculty on need forcompliance with informationstandards, including a possibleproject that will assign ORCIDidentifiers to UO faculty in asystematic way and/or help withimplementation of SciVal or Vivo (iffunded)

Membership costsof $4000 annuallythrough GWLA;CS faculty/stafftime, LibraryAdministrationtime to establishpartnerships

Task Forcesponsoredby M.Watson andled by C.Flynn-Purvis

Medium Accession agreementcompleted Winter Term2016. Task Force createdand exploration to beginSpring Term 2016. TaskForce Final ReportSubmitted to AT June 2016.Beginning August 2016, C.Flynn-Purvis to start tocreate a research guide topromote and assist the UOcommunity in obtaining anORCID ID, work withCommunications &Marketing on a plan forpromoting ORCID IDs, andmonitor and keep ATapprised of efforts tointegrate ORCID IDs withD-Space.

Completed


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Goal 3: Outstanding Learning EnvironmentsCreate outstanding virtual and physical learning environments to meet users’ needs

Strategy 3.1 : Build and maintain new or improved online systems and tools to enhance users' teaching and learning experiences

Initiative



3.1.1 - Implement a newLearning ManagementSystem (LMS), and developassociated training, support,and collaborativemaintenance mechanisms forthe entire UO community

LMS GTFs,TrainingModules,Workshops

H. Chu, N. Fox,and CMET

Completed Fall Term2015

Completed

3.1.1 a. Establish andimplement Canvas AdvisoryCommittee

H. Chu Completed Fall Term2015

Completed

3.1.1 b. Establish ChangeManagement Process forCanvas

H. Chu, N. Fox Completed Fall Term2015

Completed

3.1.2 - Develop andimplement a new responsive,user-centered website for alllibrary units and functions

Form newweb servicesinfrastructurewith dedicatedstaffing - WebServicesLibrarian tostart WinterTerm 2016

The library's web siteand LibGuides are nowresponsive.

Completed


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3.1.2 a. Implement new UOLibraries homepage with newnavigational scheme that willset the stage for revampedsubpages

T. Stewart,Online UserInterfacesCommittee

High Completed Fall Term2015

Completed

3.1.2 b. Develop andimplement new responsivewebsite for use on a variety ofuser devices

T. Stewart, OUICommittee

High Rollout first phase ofresponsive pages,including the homepage, by the beginningof February. Completed.

Completed

3.1.2 c. Propagate design'slook and feel across Libraries'other systems and interfaces

H. Kubly, T.Stewart,OUICommittee

Medium November 2016:Interfaces managed bySystems, with theexception of ILLiad,have a consistentdesign; some digitalcollections, such asScholar's Bank, have adifferent look and feel;not sure all of these canbe themed in the sameway

Jan 2017- All completeexcept Scholars' Bank

Completed


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3.1.3 - Implement newLibGuides system andcontent for online researchguides and course guides(explore LTI integration withCanvas)

NewlyLicensedSystem, asrecommendedby ResearchGuidesSelectionTask Force,2014-2015

S. Brownmiller,LibGuidesImplementationTask Force

High Evaluation of systemsand implementationcarried out by two taskforces in 2014-2015academic year;implementationcompleted Fall Term2015

Completed

3.1.4 - Investigate digitalexhibit platform (Omeka,installed by CAS IT) with OUIteam, Systems, SCUA, andCommunications & Marketing

DEFERRED - Perhapsfold into 1.3.2 in2016-2017 or later.

Nov. 2016 - Likelysomething that the LTGwill investigate

Deferred

3.1.5 - ConfigureLibrarySearch (Primo) to meetusers’ needs, e.g., customizethe “help” links, streamline thelayout, reduce number oflinks/clicks

Deferred untilnew WebServicesLibrarianstarts inWinter Term2016

H. Kubly,LibrarySystems, OUICommittee,ISD Team

High toMedium

Summer 2016, theprimo Help WorkingGroup developed andimplementedrecommendedenhancements to thehelp and landing pages.

Completed


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3.1.6 - If funded by UO,develop a plan and implementa Classroom RefreshSchedule in collaboration withCampus Ops, CAI, movingtowards a 5 year RefreshPlan

Costs for plan, staff/facultytime frommany teams

H. Chu, CMET,LibraryTechnologiesGroup

High Current refresh plan isfunded at 10+ years.Submitted an ITStrategic Projectrequest in 2015-2016;not funded.

Meeting with MelanieMuenzer, Ken Doxsee,Sue Eveland, AdrieneLim, Nancy Slight-Gibney, Helen Chu,Amy Keene scheduled1/31/2017.

Deferred

3.1.7 - Review and enhancelibrary guidance re: fair use ofcopyrighted materials incourses, including videos,information resources

Underway


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3.1.7 a. Conduct process tomap licensing information forresources into Alma anddisplay in Primo, asrecommended by ER WorkingGroup *Presented to LibraryCouncil 01 November 2016*

A. Miller, D.Fowler, workingwithE-ResourcesTeam andResourceSharing

Medium Developed work plan,reviewed adding licenseinformation into Alma,and explored usingstudent help duringWinter Term 2016. ForSpring 2016, theliscensing group was inconversation with theAlliance to determinewhich aspects oflicenses (and whichlicenses) need to beeither configured at orconsistent with theNetwork Zone (awaitingdecisions at the Alliancelevel). For Summer2016, began working onadding licenses whichreside solely in theInstitutional Zone.

As of October 2016,there are 467,354 itemsin Primo that will nowshow licenseinformation to thepublic. Access Servicescan see more detailedinformation in the Almalicense records as well.Started with largestvendors (Elsevier,

Completed


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JSTOR, Springer, etc.)and worked down intomedium-sized vendors,and filled out licenserecords, and attachedlicenses andamendments in Alma.Next steps includeworking on smallervendors, attachingnewly approvedlicenses andamendments asexecuted, waiting forOrbis to update licenserecords under theirpurview (estimated at170,000).

3.1.7 b. Develop onlinetutorials and dynamiceducational content, asappropriate

CMET, DSC,RIS

K. Lenn, withTutorials/OnlineResources:Phase OneCohort

May 2016: TheTutorials/OnlineResources, Phase OneCohort, submitted theirreport/recommendationsaccess to tutorials, andtopics and tutorialsformat.

Pending Review


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3.1.8 - If funded throughcampus or partnerships,purchase and implement anew media assetmanagement system, andfacilitate instructional accessto course-relevant, fair-usecontent (including video) byputting materials online

New MediaAssetManagementSystem at$50-90Kannually

CMET, DSC,LibrarySystems

High Submitted through UOStrategic Budgetrequest process2015-2016; no fundingaward received. Will tryagain in 2016-2017

Deferred

3.1.9 - Ensure that efforts inthis area proactively meetaccessibility and languageneeds

Achievement Underway

Strategy 3.2 : Create and maintain experiential, flexible, and inspirational environments for users of the Libraries' physical spaces

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.1 - Build the "Sky Project" incollaboration with UndergraduateStudies, unit ensuring physicalaccessibility for the space"

Campus strategicbudget request of$3376,208 plus UGSadd'l allocation of$30,000 for furnitureand Lib gift allocationof $80,000

LibraryAdministration,UGS partner -NewImplementationTask Forceformed, led byK. Lenn and S.Lesyk

High Started 2015,service modeldesigned in timefor Winter Term2016

Completed


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.1 a. Form Sky ProjectImplementation Task Force,develop MOU, and designcollaborative services

MOU completedWinter Term 2016

Completed

3.2.10 - Learn about and exploreoptions for leveraging interactive,experiential lab space in theLibraries (Space and technologyshould be driven by pedagogy)

Form new ExperientialTechnologies WorkingGroup

D. Walton,leader ofETWG, CMET,LibrarySystems

High Began work inFall Term 2015 -new ExperientialTech WorkingGroup formed; asof November2016, work isunderway

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.11 - Make changes to enhanceLibraries' Cafe (The Daily Grind)for students and possible libraryevents, working with campuspartners, which includes creatingnew vending machine space andrenovating internal/external spacesassociated with the cafe

Funding to relocatevending machines tonew location KL 1stfloor; contributing$15,000 funding forrefurbishing of LibraryCafe

N. Slight-Gibney, A.Grainger,Facilities &BusinessOperationsteam

Medium Vendingmachines movedin time for FallTerm 2015,facilitatingupdates to LibraryCafe; As ofSpring Term2016, UOHousing, whichmanages thecafe, has delayedthis project due toEMU renovationand opening ofthe centralkitchen; theplanning iscurrently inactive"with a probableramp up Summer2016. "

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.12 - Redesign and implementnew services for public librarytechnology support, which willinclude peer-mentoring andin-person and online servicesrelated to applications assistance,Canvas support, etc.

Organizationalchanges, includingnew leadershipappointed andhands-on technologycapacity increasedwith new equipmentspecialist 2 position

S. Austed, newManager ofLibrary's PublicTechnologyServices, andteam

High Teamrestructured inFall Term 2015;Campusinterviews forequipmentspecialist 2completed March2016;

Nov 2016: WithS. Austed'sdeparture, thisshould bedeferred; we alsoneed more clarityabout how thecampus ITconsolidationmight impact this

Deferred

3.2.13 - Redesign and implementservices and spaces in KL's WestWing - to possibly include morestudent workstations, dataservices, consultations, etc.

One-time fundingidentified, majordonor's contributions

K Lenn and KLWest WingDesign TaskForce

High Convene TaskForce to startdesign in late Fall2015. Set forcompletion byend of WinterBreak (end of2016).

Completed


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.2 - Conduct a Knight Librarywayfinding study and implementchanges as appropriate, includingnew signage, stand-up workspaces, etc., ensuring that effortsin this area meet accessibilityneeds

Inclusion C&M Team, UX teamtime, budget allocationfor signage, fundingfor student assistantand interns

WayfindingTask Force (L.Larson, leader)

High Started winter2015; completedSpring 2016.

NEW: TheLibrariesidentified signsthat were not incompliance withcampusstandards forpeople withvision-impairment. Weworked withCampusOperations toschedule elevatormaintenance,repair andrebuilds in orderto maintainaccessibility. Wecontributed tocreating theprivacy room inKnight Library,and gender-inclusive restrooms in Knightand in the PSC.

Completed


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UOStrategicPriority


3.2.2 a. Phase one implementation Phase 1 signsinstalled FallTerm 2015

Completed

3.2.2 b. Phase two implementation $500 to theWayfinding allocationfrom the SullivanFamily Endowment toimprove stackssignage

Phase 2 signsinstalled SpringTerm 2016

Completed

3.2.3 - Complete the new PriceScience Commons and ResearchLibrary in Fall 2016

$3 million additionalfundraising needed torepay loans thatclosed the budget gap

M. Watson, M.Bean, andScience Librarystaff/faculty

High Startedconstruction in2014-2015academic year;grand openingexpected October2016

Completed

3.2.4 - Re-imagine and renovatelibrary instructional spaces andlearning spaces that will facilitatedifferent learning modes anddifferent types of pedagogicalapproaches, ensuring that teachingstyles are supported from generalpool/joint control classrooms tolibrary classrooms seamlessly

CMET, LibrarySystems, Facilities &Business Operations -time and resources

Completed

3.2.4 a. Renovate Edmiston in2015/2016

One-time budgetallocation of $65,000

P. Verrey, A.Chinn

Medium Completed atstart of WinterTerm 2016

Completed


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.4 b. Renovate Classroom 267Bwith more flexible, laptop-basedmodel

One-time budgetallocation of $60,536

High Completed 2015 Completed

3.2.5 - Implement a new onlinecalendaring system which willallow unmediated, maximum useof the Libraries' study rooms andmeeting rooms

System costs, displaycosts, staff/facultytime to implementsystem

E. Clark, S.Brownmiller -ImplementationTask Force

High LibCalimplementedduring 2014-2015academic year,with displaysfinished duringWinter Term 2016

Completed

3.2.6 - If funded, move no- andlow-use physical materials tooff-campus service center in orderto repurpose space for moretargeted collections, people,programs, and services on themain campus:

Nancy Slight-Gibney, AnnMiller

High Deferred untilfunding and/orspace aresecured.

Deferred

3.2.6 a. New options for room 38 Deferred

3.2.6 b. Withdrawal projects Deferred

3.2.6 c. Work with campusplanning on storage facility

Deferred


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.7 - Form an alliance with JSMAand other partners (UO GLAMAlliance); create an art plan forlibraries and make inspirationaland interactive art available invarious locations (also connectedwith the IDEAL framework), andcoordinate with DEI to documentthis effort

Costs for jointmeetings to exploreUO GLAM Allianceidea

Adriene Lim, J.Hartz, L. Larsonand C&M team

Medium Brainstormingsessioncompleted FallTerm 2015. J.Hartz, A. Limparticipating innational GLAMmeeting in WinterTerm 2016. Reciprocal toursof JSMA andKnight Library inSummer 2016.Coordinatedevents calendarsfor 2016-2017.

Completed

3.2.8 - Explore feasibility ofcreating KL South Terrace -outdoor space and garden off KL's4th floor

Funding forengineering/feasibilitystudy, up to $9000

N. Slight-Gibney, A.Grainger

Medium Study completedFall Term 2015;roof terraceconceptualdesign preparedfor fundraisingdrive

Underway

3.2.9 - Build a program with spaceand services dedicated toimproving access and preservationof historic audio recordings (see N.Georgitis' proposal dated 4/3/15)

A. Bonamici, N.Georgitis

A. Bonamici willcheck into spaceand otherresourcesneeded, beforeLibraries canapprove thisinitiative

Not Initiated


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


3.2.9 a. First by revising originalSolari-based proposal withspecifics about budget, space,equipment, etc.

Not Initiated

Strategy 3.3 : Engage users with library resources and services in more non-traditional environments to increase the Libraries'availability for all users

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


3.3.1 - Identify clear, high-impactways that library content can beintegrated into other sites andsystems

L. Larson, K.Hierholzer, HKubly, OUIteam

High As of November 2016, notformally started; H. Kublyhas worked with CMETstaff to help integrateresearch guides and linksfor streaming videos intoCanvas.

Not Initiated

3.3.1 a. Canvas and LibGuidesintegration

J. Cain, K.Matson, A.Zeidman-Karpinski

High Mechanism enabled anddemonstrated for subjectliaisons and all staff, Fall2015

Completed

3.3.1 b. Four Winds to othercampus providers

L. Larson andC&M Team

Not Initiated


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


3.3.2 - Explore ways to increaseconnections of library staffing,services, and/or resources toresidence halls, emulating part orall of the Global Scholars LibraryCommons model

Faculty time,liaisons forresidencehalls?

DEFERRED DEFERRED UNTILPERMANENT HEAD OFRIS RECRUITMENT ISCOMPLETED

Deferred

3.3.2 a. Liaisons for ResidenceHalls?

DEFERRED Deferred

3.3.3 - NEW: The Libraries willfocus on diversity- and inclusion-related exhibits throughout alllibrary locations to emphasizemarginalized groups and voices inhistory, contemporary society,sciences, etc.



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Goal 4: User-focused CultureFoster a creative, innovative, and user-centered culture throughout the Libraries

Strategy 4.1 : Become a recognized expert in the use of library instruction and educational technology to enhance teaching and learning

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


4.1.1 - Conduct retreat oreducational workshops that willhelp us evolve and rethink theLibraries' subject specialist modeland instructional approaches

Honorariumand travelexpenses forretreat leader

A. Lim, S.Harshe, others

High toMedium

Planning starts Winter2016 for Retreat to beheld Summer Term2016; Workshopscheduled forSeptember 14, 2016

Underway

4.1.2 - Formulate Libraries'Diversity Statement and use it as aframework with which to revisitmany aspects of the Libraries' work

Diversity Underway

4.1.2 a. Diversity Statementcompleted

Diversity S. Turner,DiversityCommittee

High Libraries' DiversityStatement final inSeptember 2015

Completed

4.1.2 b. Conduct all-staff forum inFall 2015 to start foundationaltraining and discussions aboutdiversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity Forum conducted withDr. Jane Irungu in FallTerm 2015

Completed

4.1.2 c. Committee preparesrecommendations for DEI andIdeal Framework

Diversity January 2016 Completed


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


4.1.2 d. Require all library teams toincorporate at least oneDEI-related change or initiative intheir practices within the2016-2017 review cycle, using theIDEAL framework as a startingplace for potential changes to beimplemented

Diversity TBD Allheads/managers

High Changes or initiativesidentified in 2015-2016,with implementation in2016-2017

Underway

Strategy 4.2 : Encourage user-focused innovation and experimentation throughout the Libraries

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


4.2.1 - Develop systematicprocesses for conducting userexperience research to identifyimprovements needed or newdesigns for library services,staffing, resources, spaces, etc.

Evaluation M. Galvin,H. Kubly,leadingEAUXTeam

High Library forum participantsagreed that this sectionwas very important, highpriority; EAUX Teamcreated May 2016

Underway

4.2.1 a. Phase one: Create acomprehensive library servicecatalog" from a UX perspective,which will help us carry out thefollowing additional phases</br></br>

H. Kubly, K.Hierholzer,workingwith OUIteam

High Begin work during Spring2016; still to be developedas of November 2016

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


4.2.1 b. Phase two: Conductinternal-library studies to learnabout the research/library needs ofdiverse groups of undergraduates,starting first with alreadyestablished underrepresentedstudent affinity groups, andmatching with OUI's Persona"project"

Evaluation K.Hierholzer,asconsultant,workingwith L.Larson andComm. &MarketingTeam

High To begin work duringWinter 2016, withrecommendations by endof Summer 2016.

Nov 2016: Delayed do toslow completion of personaproject

On Hold

4.2.1 c. NEW: The Libraries willinvite guest speakers to addressissues of diversity and inclusion forUO students, faculty, and staff, andwill host and/or co-sponsordiversity workshops for the UOcommunity.


4.2.2 - Facilitate user-focusedinnovation and experimentationthrough training and sharing skillsand services throughout thelibraries (e.g., workshops for librarystaff)

Costs fortrainers' travelexpenses,honoraria, etc.

K.Hierholzer,L. Larson

High Training for 20 librarystaff/faculty participants,"train the trainers"-Completed January 2016

Completed


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


4.2.3 - Create a 5-8 personadvisory group of students toparticipate in focus groups, servicedesign studies, provide feedbackon marketing campaigns, recruitstudents for usability testing, andprovide general feedback on libraryresources, services, andcollections

Funds forstudentstipends aspart of Boardparticipation,and lunch andbreakfastexpenses forspecial Boardmeetings.Allocated up to$5000 for thisprogramannually.

A. Lim andB. Jenkins

High Preliminary project andinformation gatheringconducted Winter Term2016. Larson andHierholzer submittedreport/recommendationsSpring 2016. Groupstructured andimplemented by A. Lim andB. Jenkins in 2017.

Completed

4.2.4 - Conduct feasibility studywith stakeholder and student inputto explore idea of creating team ofstudent ambassadors or peerroving assistants to provide basicdirectional and informationalsupport for undergraduate user

Medium Deferred until 2016-2017 Deferred


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Goal 5: Improved InfrastructureStrengthen the Libraries’ ability to sustain and support essential programs and resources for the University

Strategy 5.1 : Increase fundraising and explore new revenue streams

Initiative



5.1.1 - Participate in theUniversity's comprehensivecampaign and meet the Librariesestablished campaign goals

Leadership Time andefforts frommany faculty,staff, OAsthroughoutLibraries

A. Lim, K.Aronson

High 2015-2016 - Exceeded ourcampaign goal of $36M inDecember (the firstacademic unit on campusto reach its goal), with atotal of $37,354,242 (as ofend of April)

Completed

5.1.1 a. Consider enhancing oradding (to the extent possible)campaign goals with a diversity,equity, and inclusion component

Leadership A. Lim, K.Aronson

Medium Faculty fellows casestatement will beincorporated as afund-raising goal

Not Initiated

5.1.2 - Implement a library facultyand staff campaign

K.Aronson

Deferred until 2016-2017 Deferred

Strategy 5.2 : Improve the Libraries' sustainability by exploring and implementing new financial models and network-level approaches

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL



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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority

UOIDEAL


5.2.1 - Evaluate and enhance theLibraries' financial management,allocations, and tracking methodsto ensure cost-containment andhighly effective use of resource

Underway

5.2.1 a. If funded, formalize AVrefresh cycle and plan

Needs newfunding fromUO central

AT, CMET High Submit for 2015-2016 StrategicBudget Request cycle

We have a 10+ year refresh cycle,which means 5 years of deferredmaintenance. New funding isrequired to bring the refresh cycleto 5 years, which is the federalequipment depreciation cycle. Willcontinue to advocate for reliableAV infrastructure in Universityclassrooms.

Underway

5.2.1 b. Student and staff budgetmonitoring - first task: consolidatefunds and then push throughreports through Cognotes

N. Slight-Gibney

Medium Consolidation proceeding through2015-2016, and will beimplemented in 2016-2017

Underway

5.2.1 c. Review travel budget forcost-containment and moretargeted support of Libraries'strategic initiatives andprofessional development andscholarship

ATmembers

High Planning in 2015-2016; changesimplemented on July 1, 2016;information session for library staffAugust 3, 2016

Completed

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making

Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


5.3.1 - Carry out internal-libraryorganizational restructuringprocesses as devised throughcollaborative processes andimplement changes as necessary

A. Lim, AT,and LibraryCouncil

High toMedium

Underway

5.3.1 a. Instruction-relatedrestructuring for next two yearsuntil permanent changes areachieved

Forums in2014-2015, andchangesimplemented in2015-2016

Completed

5.3.1 b. Research datamanagement and data servicesstructural changes

Underway

5.3.1 c. Review of organizationalstructures and reporting lines ofDSC and CMET

DSC / CMETIntegration TaskForce formed andreport issued in2015-2016. UO ITreorganizationunderway, withrestructuring in DSCand CMET occurringin 2016-2017.

H. Chu toleadDSC/CMETIntegrationTask Force

High toMedium

Task Force formedSpring 2016.Report submittedJune 30, 2016.

Waiting onTransform ITproject.

Underway


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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


5.3.2 - Foster creative leadershipdevelopment at all levels,leveraging individuals' interestsand skills by matching them withorganizational and communityneeds (incorporate successionplanning)

Not Initiated

5.3.2 a. First, build Staff Directorythat will serve internal and externalfunctions, including gathering dataon staff/faculty expertise andprofessional interests

Systems andprogramming time,costs - perhapsoutsource?

Lib Admin,working withODHR, OUITeam, LibrarySystems

Medium Begin planningWinter Term 2016;testing of newdirectory by end ofSpring 2016, withroll out anticipatedSummer 2016

Completed

5.3.3 - Enhance library technologyand AV infrastructure to ensuresuccessful events. Implementinstructional approach to AVinfrastructure design and builds, inaddition to establishing a processfor making successful workspacesfor academic instruction andevents through training,documentation, and supportstructure via collaboration betweenCMET and other library units.

Not Initiated


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UOStrategicPriority


5.3.3 a. Start first with BrowsingRoom AV/multimedia redesign

$30,000 One-timefunding

S.Brownmiller,N. Slight-Gibney, A.Keene

High KL Browsing RoomRedesign Taskforce formed andexpects to workNovember 2016though February13, 2017

Underway

5.3.3 b. Next work on RoweConference Room

Not Initiated

5.3.4 - Utilizing newly adoptedclassification specifications,develop a competency-basedtraining road map for classifiedemployee progression

New SEIUclassifications willnot be adopteduntil 2016-2017.

Deferred

5.3.5 - Develop baseline metricsfor self-reported technologyproficiency among libraryemployees and identify trainingopportunities that provide a path toproficiency

Use Skillsoft/Lynda? Needs to beidentified

High Not Initiated

5.3.6 - NEW: Through setting ofrecruitment and hiring standards,the Libraries will incorporate issuesof equity, implicit bias, and culturalunderstanding in all HR initiativessuch as searches and onboardingfor all employees, including libraryfaculty, staff, administrators, andstudent assistants.



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Initiative

UOStrategicPriority


5.3.7 - NEW: Establish annualdiversity-related training standardsfor all staff, faculty, andadministrators. Provide library-specific and/or customizeddiversity and inclusion-relatedtraining for library staff, faculty, andadministrators, as needed.



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Documents

“Strengthening the Core” · Mission and Purpose: As an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission, the University of Oregon Libraries