1. Develop sustainable campus Information Literacy Program (ILP)
IU Kokomo Strategic Priorities I, II, and III
Objectives:
- Write mission statement for the program
- Define "information literacy" (IL) for purpose of program
- Create a tiered plan for the undergraduate curriculum for both face-to-face and online learning to include learning outcomes
- Create an assigned plan for:
- General Education Curriculum (GEC)
- IL Program
- Classroom teaching
- Establish the IL program in the undergraduate curriculum
- Create a plan to incorporate information literacy into graduate courses
- Engage library faculty in implementing the ILP
2. Enhance Library and Learning Commons
IU Kokomo Strategic Priorities I, II, and III
Objectives
- Remodel space to include:
- Multi-purpose space and furniture
- Study rooms
- Quiet areas
- Revise service model to include:
- Single or multiple service point
- Static or roving reference
- Appointment/consultation
- Strategic human resources planning
- Plan for retirement succession
- Review and adjust job responsibilities
- Plan for changes in technology
- Library system improvements
- Campus and UITS initiatives (e.g., desktop vs. laptop)
- Assistice technology
- Complete Shared Print Project deselection and shifting
- Create assessment plans for objectives a and b
3. Create outreach and marketing plan
IU Kokomo Strategic Priorities I, II, and III
Objectives:
- Identify stakeholders/audiences
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students (undergraduate, graduate, returning adult students)
- Public (general, high schools, alumni)
- Develop relationships with various stakeholders
- Encourage library use by area high school students
- Faculty partnerships and collaboration (e.g. international trips)
- Plan programs, activities, events for all audiences
- Engage student assistants to write and publish newsletter, Check It Out!
- Develop assessment plan for outreach and marketing
4. Articulate collection management philosophy
IU Kokomo Strategic Priorities I and II
Objectives
- Review and revise collection development policies
- Specify audiences
- Define e-resource requirements
- Specify standards for e-resource balance
- Determine strategy for engagement in open access initiatives
- Launch demand driven acquisitions (DDA) program for e-books
5. Explore external revenue sources
IU Kokomo Strategic Priorities I, IV, and V
Objectives
- Work with Advancement to identify fundraising opportunities
- Identify appropriate project for funding
- Identify professional development opportunities for funding
- Research grand funding sources
