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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
UBC Library Strategic Plan 2010–2015 (excerpts)
http://about.library.ubc.ca/strategic-plan/
GOALS
Implement a comprehensive digitization program
to provide unlimited online access to materials of
research and teaching value
Enhance and integrate access to print and digital
collections to make them easier to find
Strengthen and preserve collections to meet
changing curriculum and research needs
Achieve a stable, sustainable collections funding
model
GOALS
Actively support the Irving K. Barber Learning
Centre and all Library branches in their community
engagement initiatives
Expand programs and services for alumni
Extend support for students and faculty in their
community-based and international activities
Foster collaboration with other libraries, archives
and educational and cultural organizations
Increase the Library’s global presence
GOALS
Continue to build a respectful, healthy and
sustainable work culture
Support and engage staff in planning for
organizational change
Ensure a work environment that fulfils employees’
needs for continual learning and growth
Attract, recruit and retain a highly qualified, skilled
and diverse staff
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MANAGE COLLECTIONS IN A DIGITAL CONTEXT
Content is our strength. As we develop the digital library
we will maintain our commitment to print collections and
provide powerful tools for discovery.
ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY
Through local, national and international collaboration
we exchange perspectives, expertise and resources
with diverse communities. Our community engagement
encourages effective use of resources and contributes
to the economic, cultural and social well-being of the
people of BC and beyond.
CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Library commits to being a respectful, healthy
environment that encourages leadership, collegiality,
diversity, individual growth and opportunity.
DIRECTIONS
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