90 · Representative Documents: Strategies to Support Innovation and Research
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
University Libraries Strategic Plan, 2012–2020
http://louisville.edu/library/about/docs/Strategic_Plan_2012_2020.pdf
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Objective: Develop preservation policies for digital materials
Objective: Evaluate campus needs around digital dissemination and preservation of scholarly
work and datasets
Strategy 3: Enhance access to materials held by the Libraries
Objective: Assess user experience relative to current search and discovery tools
Objective: Implement appropriate tools and technologies related to collection use and access
Strategy 4: Emphasize the Libraries’ unique research collections
Objective: Add to and enhance Digital Collections
Objective: Acquire, preserve and provide access to new collections
Objective: Actively promote awareness and use of the collections.
SPACES
By the year 2020, the libraries facilities will be high-use research and learning hubs for the campus and
scholarly communities. The physical spaces will consist of activity centers offering traditional and non-
traditional library services that are designed to engage visitors with opportunities for exploring and
sharing ideas. Our virtual presence will be a primary source of engagement for many users and will use
sophisticated design principles and technology to allow virtual users to interact with information
resources in an intuitive, effective manner.
Goal 5: Create inviting, flexible, and engaging spaces to enhance the campus learning and
research environment
Strategy 1: Provide spaces where/when our users need them
Objective: Strategically allocate space to meet ongoing and anticipated needs
Objective: Develop more user spaces in libraries and seek out space in other buildings where
appropriate
Objective: 24/7 access where warranted and sustainable
Objective: Provide virtual/mobile services meeting user needs
Strategy 2: Make our physical and virtual spaces user friendly
Objective: Periodically conduct space audits to review for technology, infrastructure,
aesthetics, and flexibility.
Objective: Ensure that spaces are easily navigable and intuitive.
Objective: Work with campus partners to provide services and amenities that will increase
user satisfaction with library spaces
Strategy 3: Sponsor activities that engage our multiple user communities.
Objective: Host exhibits and events.
Objective: Seek opportunities to support campus and community initiatives.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
University Libraries Strategic Plan, 2012–2020
http://louisville.edu/library/about/docs/Strategic_Plan_2012_2020.pdf
4
Objective: Develop preservation policies for digital materials
Objective: Evaluate campus needs around digital dissemination and preservation of scholarly
work and datasets
Strategy 3: Enhance access to materials held by the Libraries
Objective: Assess user experience relative to current search and discovery tools
Objective: Implement appropriate tools and technologies related to collection use and access
Strategy 4: Emphasize the Libraries’ unique research collections
Objective: Add to and enhance Digital Collections
Objective: Acquire, preserve and provide access to new collections
Objective: Actively promote awareness and use of the collections.
SPACES
By the year 2020, the libraries facilities will be high-use research and learning hubs for the campus and
scholarly communities. The physical spaces will consist of activity centers offering traditional and non-
traditional library services that are designed to engage visitors with opportunities for exploring and
sharing ideas. Our virtual presence will be a primary source of engagement for many users and will use
sophisticated design principles and technology to allow virtual users to interact with information
resources in an intuitive, effective manner.
Goal 5: Create inviting, flexible, and engaging spaces to enhance the campus learning and
research environment
Strategy 1: Provide spaces where/when our users need them
Objective: Strategically allocate space to meet ongoing and anticipated needs
Objective: Develop more user spaces in libraries and seek out space in other buildings where
appropriate
Objective: 24/7 access where warranted and sustainable
Objective: Provide virtual/mobile services meeting user needs
Strategy 2: Make our physical and virtual spaces user friendly
Objective: Periodically conduct space audits to review for technology, infrastructure,
aesthetics, and flexibility.
Objective: Ensure that spaces are easily navigable and intuitive.
Objective: Work with campus partners to provide services and amenities that will increase
user satisfaction with library spaces
Strategy 3: Sponsor activities that engage our multiple user communities.
Objective: Host exhibits and events.
Objective: Seek opportunities to support campus and community initiatives.