Collins, David M.

Fishel, Teresa A.

Guthro, Clem

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Transforming Collections and Services for the 21st Century:  DeWitt Wallace Library Strategic Planning for 2001-2006

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Macalester CollegeDigitalCommons@Macalester CollegeDeWitt Wallace Library Reports DeWitt Wallace Library1-1-2001Transforming Collections and Services for the 21stCentury: DeWitt Wallace Library StrategicPlanning for 2001-2006Teresa A. FishelMacalester CollegeDavid M. CollinsMacalester CollegeClem GuthroMacalester CollegeFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/annrepThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the DeWitt Wallace Library at DigitalCommons@Macalester College. It has been accepted forinclusion in DeWitt Wallace Library Reports by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Macalester College. For more information, pleasecontact scholarpub@macalester.edu.Recommended CitationFishel, Teresa A.; Collins, David M.; and Guthro, Clem, "Transforming Collections and Services for the 21st Century: DeWitt WallaceLibrary Strategic Planning for 2001-2006" (2001). DeWitt Wallace Library Reports. Paper 6.http://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/annrep/6Transforming Collections and Services for the 21st CenturyDeWitt Wallace Library Strategic Planning for 2001-2006Basic AssumptionsDuring the next five years, the overall objective will be to increase the visibility of the library in campus lifeSeek opportunities to promote the library as a place that the community can gather to discuss ideas and generate discussionOverall goal:A complete integration of library services into campus life so that the library becomes the premiere information resource and essential service to the Macalester community.We believe we can…Make the library indispensableWe can provide all the information needs for our campus communityWe will provide personal, individual attentionIf we don’t have it, we will get itWe will find ways to be available 24 X 7 and respond within 48 hours to all requestsCertain transformations will occur in order to do this…Transforming collectionsEbooks will not replace print books, but we will continue to add and evaluateMore ejournals and fulltextExpanding collections in multimedia formats – DVD’s, MP3, CD’sCataloging web sitesPreservation of digital formats as well as printTransforming ServicesLibrary as information portalVirtual reference serviceDesktop delivery for ILL Potential for less ILL with more fulltextEreserves may change with more links to ejournals and ebooksExpectations:Continue to maintain personal, individual service, focusing on excellence and customer satisfactionWe will continue to: Select and acquire Organize and classify Provide access and preserve Provide instructionHow we do this may change…Increased opportunities for Collaboration and CooperationCooperation within the library among working groupsCollaboration with faculty to develop closer ties for instructional and collection development purposeCooperation with consortium and regional networks for collection development, licensing, new servicesConstraintsLimited staff size Evaluate options for outsourcingLimits in funding How can we generate revenueLimits in space Access Center vs compact shelving Staff space needsOur own comfort with digitalNeed for professional development and ongoing trainingSo where are we heading…Brainstorming DraftThe following goals are based on a review of the Strategic Directions for the collegeStarting point for discussion, not a final planRemember:  FIVE YEAR PLAN, not immediate implementationStrategic DirectionsOBJECTIVE:  To establish new initiatives that completely integrate library services into the campus life in ways that Enhance the curriculum Improve the student experience Contribute to academic excellence Enable faculty/student research Contribute to a campus climate that celebrates diversity Creates an environment that encourages library staff innovation and rewards process improvement and meritorious serviceEnhance the Curriculum100 % participation in First Year SeminarsEstablish closer working relationship with Curriculum committeeFoster educational excellence through collection that is known for quality of scholarly resourcesIntegration of MyInfo into research management by studentsCollaborative partnerships with departments for web-based discipline based resource guidesIncreased involvement with faculty for collection developmentImprove the Student ExperienceBeginning with the Admissions Tour Training the guides or do it ourselves Glossy handoutPartner with Career Development Developing ebook collection for career information Mentoring students interested in library careers (Alumni too)Partner with Learning Center Workshops on research, writing, time management (MyInfo Calendar feature)Partner with Student Development Student Organizations – sponsor a workshop on promoting their group on the webContribute to Academic Excellence/Enable faculty & student research/Challenge Students to Expand their Intellectual LimitsPromote consultative services Ad in student newspaper Personal invitation Name the program and “market the [heck] out of it”Business cards for every staff memberChanges in interlibrary loan serviceContribute to a campus climate that respects diversityDiverse collectionPromote Harmon Room  Discussions, meetings Book of the month discussion with Council for Multicultural AffairsEncourage student suggestions for book/material purchases for collectionCreate an environment that encourages library staff innovation and rewards process improvement and meritorious serviceReview of working groups – just-right or streamlineWorking smarter Priorities Staff allocation Outsourcing Take advantage of local resources – partner with St. Kate’s for interns and practicumsStaff rewardsRevenue streams – discarded materialsPromote new microlab for staff training opportunitiesRefurnish Harmon Room to become a reading lounge/coffee café – comfy furniture, new books display, guest lecturesAdditional goalsOngoing goals that need to be includedImplementation of new system is a givenThings we didn’t want to forget, and possibly are repeatsTo continue the transition to a digital collection and paperless services while maintaining the print collectionDigital format becomes the form of choice for journalsEliminate paper requests for ILLIntegrate commercial document delivery providers into ILLCollaborate with CIT to prepare a plan for cost recovery for printingPartner with CLIC/MINITEX for cooperative licensingCatalog meta data Enable reference staff to catalog web sitesTo develop a program of assessment based outcomesAssessment issues Collect data Performance measures Surveys Every three years Feedback to solicit process improvement Periodical Use StudyAssessment for student, faculty and staff outcomesTo address preservation issues related to electronic content as well as printDigital archiving of subscription materialsDigital archiving of existing print materialsArchiving campus web siteIf we don’t have additional periodical shelving, where do we put print journals…To expand web technology issuesIII system and library web siteCampus portal – MyInfoNew initiatives – SFX and open URL technologyThe next “big thing”…Next steps…Questions?DiscussionRefinementReviewFinal report – July 2001Questions?

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