Library Services Strategic Plan, 2023-2027
July 1, 2023
Goal #1: Teaching, Research, and Discovery
Elevate the Library's role in academic success and lifelong learning through information literacy and research support.
- Enhance information literacy programs and services to empower students and faculty with essential research and critical thinking skills.
- Develop and promote Library-designated credit-bearing courses related to information literacy, research, and scholarly discovery.
- Promote and support open scholarship practices, including open access publishing, data sharing, and collaboration with open access repositories.
- Implement universal design principles in Library services and resources to ensure accessibility for all users.
Goal #2: Collection and Spaces
Enhance the Library's collections and spaces to foster a dynamic learning environment.
- Assess and update the Library's collections to align with the curriculum and research interests of our academic community.
- Implement advanced search and discovery tools to simplify access to Library resources.
- Reconfigure existing Library spaces to accommodate various learning styles.
- Explore, implement, and promote emerging technologies.
- Identify and acquire space equipped for long-time preservation of materials to expand University Archives and Special Collections.
Goal #3: Internal and External Organizational Effectiveness
APSU will optimize our institutional infrastructure to meet the academic needs of our students.
- Increase awareness and engagement of Library initiatives.
- Expand current services and resources to reflect technology and user needs.
- Examine position descriptions and realign departmental structures to address evolving trends and contemporary needs in academic librarianship.
- Foster professional development and continuing education for Library personnel, addressing both group and individual needs.
Goal #4: Partnerships and Outreach Initiatives
Develop robust community partnerships to expand the Library's impact.
- Increase Library support and engagement with the Clarksville community.
- Build solid and lasting partnerships with student and campus organizations.
- Promote and increase awareness of Library services both on and off campus.
- Improve services and policies to support community members.
View the Library Services Strategic Plan, 2020-2022