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Develop, organize, and maintain a quality collection of library materials reflecting the needs of the academic community.

• Continue to build library collections to meet A-level ALA quantitative standards

• Review departmental book allocations and adjust to accommodate demonstrated departmental needs and to support areas targeted for collection strengthening

• Formulate a collection development policy to maintain quality reference resources

•  Complete the integration of government documents into the reference, serials, and circulating collection to facilitate access

• Inventory the circulating collection; update the online catalog database and replace missing materials as appropriate

• Integrate books held in protective storage into the general collection

• Continue systematic weeding of outdated materials in the circulating collection

• Study and evaluate overlaps in print and electronic products

• Continue to expand the array of online reference and full text resources in appropriate subject areas

• Compile and analyze journal use study data to assist in serials collection development decisions

• >Shift the circulating collection to accommodate anticipated growth and to facilitate shelf maintenance

• Update the collection development policies for all collections

• Centralize acquisitions and cataloging of nonprint media in Technical Services

• Begin evaluation and appropriate integration of special collections into the library database

• Establish a preservation program for general and special collections

• Integrate bibliographic records for electronic resources into the CONSULS database

• Expand links from the Library’s web page and catalog to other full-text resources and databases

• Work with subject selectors to establish appropriate profiles for approval plans

Provide services designed to support the University’s mission, to facilitate the use of library resources, and to promote information literacy.

• Establish or update written service policies and procedures

• Offer library orientation to faculty, administrators, and staff

• Develop and implement a comprehensive library instruction program that meets the current major needs of the curriculum while planning for staged growth of the program as Information Services staffing increases

• Develop information literacy competencies for application in library instruction classes and other courses within the curriculum

• Expand interlibrary loan services to include mediated and patron-initiated document delivery via electronic database and table-of-contents services

• Assess information needs and develop resources and services to meet the unique requirements of distance learners

• Examine current reference services, survey students and faculty regarding their reference service needs and current satisfaction level, and target staffing and services to meet user needs

• Design and implement an electronic reserve system for students and faculty

Staff, organize, and develop human resources to encourage optimal performance and to enhance effective communication

• Establish project-oriented task forces to encourage staff participation in library improvement efforts

• Increase use of student assistants to provide basic services and to maintain collections

• Organize in-house staff development programs focusing on areas of direct interest and/or applicability to all library staff, e.g., disability awareness, safety and security, communication, teamwork, etc.

• Support targeted staff development activities that support the Library’s goals and objectives and to retrain staff to handle new responsibilities

• Explore the interrelationships among the library divisions and the Learning Resource Center and Curriculum Lab to determine optimal use of resources
• Develop a five-year staffing plan to meet ALA standards and the individual needs of the SCSU community

Maintain facilities and equipment to provide an efficient, comfortable, accessible, and safe environment.

• Create an electronic classroom for library instruction to support demonstration and hands-on training in online information resources
• Complete the refurbishment of the library’s public spaces to support an atmosphere conducive to inquiry, study, and learning
• Implement equipment solutions to security problems throughout the library building
• Explore ways of improving the general appearance of the library
• Assess the library’s physical accessibility according to ADA minimum standards
• Design, with the Department of Facilities, a building program to support the mission of the library
• Provide appropriate signage for library services, collections, and public areas
• Participate in campus efforts to improve public photocopier services

Promote effective library communications throughout the university community.

• Establish and/or update written policies and procedures
• Expand publicity through a range of promotional avenues, e.g. brochures, announcements, articles in campus publications, email, etc.
• Work with the University Library Committee and departmental liaisons to improve communication with faculty
• Plan a faculty open house to publicize the Library’s activities and plans
• Develop programs and publicity to promote knowledge and use of special collections and archives among campus, local, and other scholarly communities
• Continue to upgrade and maintain the library web pages
• Develop a library newsletter to inform the campus community of library resources, services, and initiatives
• Strengthen the departmental liaison program
• Establish contacts with the Alumni Association to support the lifelong learning needs of the University’s alumni
• Maintain appropriate communications with area high school groups regularly visiting Buley Library