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UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Forging the Future, Preserving the Past: A Strategic Plan for the Great Research Library (excerpts)
http://www.library.ualberta.ca/aboutus/mission/Library_Strategic-Plan-2012-2016.pdf
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the strategic plan details five key strategic directions inspired by the
university of alberta’s Dare to Discover vision document and modeled on the
five pillars defined in the Libraries’ Companion Document. these pillars and
strategies are the foundation upon which the Libraries will build the future:
Collections:
continue to enhance collections in all media, and support ‘discovery,’ a paramount
cornerstone articulated in the university of alberta’s Dare to Discover: a Vision for
a Great University. We will create a Library of record, focusing on preservation and
pursuing new partners.
Services:
the great research Library of record enhances the learning continuum of its parent
institution by way of exemplary service. the plan emphasizes the key importance of the
Libraries’ ability to respond to ever-changing user needs. it outlines targeted service
improvements to undergraduate students, faculty and researchers, serving the mobile,
connected users of the future, and serving external clients.
Relationships:
the plan strongly reaffirms the commitment to ‘citizenship’ and ‘connecting
communities’ emphasized in Dare to Deliver.
Institutional Research Orientation:
Like their parent institutions, academic libraries face increased accountability and
must demonstrate their value to stakeholders. the plan promotes the establishment
of a research orientation to library practice.
People:
recruiting, realigning, retaining and developing a cohort of ‘talented people’ will be
an ongoing strategy of the university of alberta Libraries. a key priority lies in aligning
staff assignments and competencies with the strategic direction of the Libraries.
Our enduring vision recognizes the university of alberta Libraries as one of the best
academic research libraries internationally, nationally, and locally. Forging the Future,
Preserving the Past: A Strategic Plan for the Great Research Library, 2012-2016 strives to
accomplish this vision by aligning the Libraries’ strategic directions with those of the
university and building on our formidable strengths, including: the breadth and depth
of our collections the exemplary and user-centered services the engaged and talented
staff the strong research orientation and the mutually beneficial relationships we build
with our partners and the community.
ExEcutivE Summary Solid foundations, Innovative initiatives
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