Charting a path forward: Our Strategic Directions
With the launch of the University of Cincinnati Libraries Strategic Plan, 2024-2027, we are increasing our impact by focusing on four strategic directions: Enrich Our Collections, Expand Our Impact, Strengthen Our Organization and Support Our Students.
Enrich Our Collections
Enrich and curate library collections that enable intellectual endeavors and inspire new discoveries.
Goals
- Expand the visibility of diverse perspectives and voices through inclusive collection development practices and engagement with representative communities.
- Provide enhanced visibility and discoverability of library collections using a suite of software tools and collections-centered programming.
- Establish a coordinated digital initiatives strategy that elevates discovery and access of unique and special collections.
- Optimize the storage of physical materials as responsible stewards of our collections, while meeting the needs and expectations of users.
- Strengthen collection development practices and strategies for sustainability and streamlined operations.
Expand Our Impact
Expand our impact as a trusted academic and research partner through promotion, engagement and collaboration.
Goals
- Expand UC Libraries’ reach and maximize effectiveness through enhanced UC and external partnerships and collaborations.
- Foster awareness of and improve UC Libraries’ reputation through heightened promotion of library services, collections and expertise.
- Connect students, researchers and faculty with library services, collections and expertise through increased engagement and focused research.
Strengthen Our Organization
Strengthen an inclusive library enterprise through an investment in our people, practices and spaces by creating a shared purpose with active participation and accountability.
Goals
- Develop and execute a vision for library spaces that fosters an adaptive, accessible and productive user experience.
- Play a key role in addressing student affordability through the development and adoption of open educational resources.
- Develop student learning beyond the classroom.
- Enhance student belonging and inclusion through library programming and services.
Support Our Students
Support academic readiness, create access and foster success and belonging for a growing student population through utilization of library services, collections, spaces and expertise.
Goals
- Develop and execute a vision for library spaces that fosters an adaptive, accessible and productive user experience.
- Play a key role in addressing student affordability through the development and adoption of open educational resources.
- Develop student learning beyond the classroom.
- Enhance student belonging and inclusion through library programming and services.
Track the progress of achieving the goals of the Strategic Directions on the UC Libraries website.
