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Our goals for Collections include establishing, maintaining and enhancing long-term access to our
scholarly resources. We will undertake a systematic assessment of our collections as well as
increase our long term preservation efforts.
5. Space
In 5 years, the Library will:
implement the space improvements within the existing structure as defined within the Lauinger Master
Plan in an effort to alleviate pressing infrastructure needs (this will only partially meet the current,
changing, and increasing demands of our users) and begin the process of expansion of the Library to
fully meet the needs of our users
Because we are in a 40-year-old building with maxed out electrical supply, an aging HVAC system
and no room for collection growth, physical space is currently our biggest challenge. We have
finalized a master plan for Lauinger Library with the goal of making improvements to the existing
building’s infrastructure to better meet the needs of our users and staff in the short term as well
as plan for a longer term solution of expanding the building to create more and better study,
meeting, and collaborative work space for our faculty and students. The Blommer Science Library
will also be renovated with the reinvention of Reiss.
6. Campus, Community, and Global Engagement
In 5 years, the Library will:
enhance the stature, reach and scope of engagement of Lauinger Library to elevate the support for the
library and establish appropriate partnerships in support of the University's global initiatives
Creating better relationships and partnerships with our Library Associates, Library Board, and
Office of Advancement is a key objective. We’ll also develop a regular presence at campus events
and raise awareness and engagement with the Library’s services, collections, and space. We will
closely coordinate our exhibitions and events to highlight our unique and special collections.
7. Digital Infrastructure
In 5 years, the Library will:
establish the most effective and efficient infrastructure to enable creative and scholarly innovations
within the University and new forms of services within the library to meet the increasing, changing,
and future needs of our community
In addition to improving the building’s infrastructure, we will also be enhancing our technology
infrastructure in an effort to provide robust digital services and next generation systems to
support new modes of teaching and learning. Collaboration with internal and external partners will
be important in this area.
8. Staffing
In 5 years, the Library will:
develop an organization with the expertise, knowledge and agility to be effective in a constantly
changing information and educational environment
We want to develop a diverse staff that is professionally active and engaged and interested in
developing new skills to improve our services to faculty and students.
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Georgetown University Library Strategic Initiatives 2010-2015
http://www.library.georgetown.edu/about-us/mission/strategic-initiatives
Georgetown University Library Strategic Initiatives 2010-2015 |Georgetown University Library
http://www.library.georgetown.edu/about-us/mission/strategic-initiatives[11/10/11 2:28:03 PM]
University
Our goals for Collections include establishing, maintaining and enhancing long-term access to our
scholarly resources. We will undertake a systematic assessment of our collections as well as
increase our long term preservation efforts.
5. Space
In 5 years, the Library will:
implement the space improvements within the existing structure as defined within the Lauinger Master
Plan in an effort to alleviate pressing infrastructure needs (this will only partially meet the current,
changing, and increasing demands of our users) and begin the process of expansion of the Library to
fully meet the needs of our users
Because we are in a 40-year-old building with maxed out electrical supply, an aging HVAC system
and no room for collection growth, physical space is currently our biggest challenge. We have
finalized a master plan for Lauinger Library with the goal of making improvements to the existing
building’s infrastructure to better meet the needs of our users and staff in the short term as well
as plan for a longer term solution of expanding the building to create more and better study,
meeting, and collaborative work space for our faculty and students. The Blommer Science Library
will also be renovated with the reinvention of Reiss.
6. Campus, Community, and Global Engagement
In 5 years, the Library will:
enhance the stature, reach and scope of engagement of Lauinger Library to elevate the support for the
library and establish appropriate partnerships in support of the University's global initiatives
Creating better relationships and partnerships with our Library Associates, Library Board, and
Office of Advancement is a key objective. We’ll also develop a regular presence at campus events
and raise awareness and engagement with the Library’s services, collections, and space. We will
closely coordinate our exhibitions and events to highlight our unique and special collections.
7. Digital Infrastructure
In 5 years, the Library will:
establish the most effective and efficient infrastructure to enable creative and scholarly innovations
within the University and new forms of services within the library to meet the increasing, changing,
and future needs of our community
In addition to improving the building’s infrastructure, we will also be enhancing our technology
infrastructure in an effort to provide robust digital services and next generation systems to
support new modes of teaching and learning. Collaboration with internal and external partners will
be important in this area.
8. Staffing
In 5 years, the Library will:
develop an organization with the expertise, knowledge and agility to be effective in a constantly
changing information and educational environment
We want to develop a diverse staff that is professionally active and engaged and interested in
developing new skills to improve our services to faculty and students.
©2009–2011 Georgetown University Library
37th &O Streets NW Washington DC 20057-1174
202.687.7452
library.georgetown.edu
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