IU 51ÁÔÆæ Library Strategic Plan 2030
Read on to learn how the IU 51ÁÔÆæ Library is working toward the student success and opportunity goals of the campus's Strategic Plan 2030.
IU 51ÁÔÆæ Library student success and opportunity goals
Reduce the cost of higher education
Support open access initiatives and refine work-study programs to enhance affordability, engagement, and academic persistence through high-impact practices and faculty mentoring.
Expand instructional reach and literacy integration
The Library will extend its instructional services across the curriculum by embedding information literacy into more courses. Objectives include partnering with faculty to meet general education learning outcomes and developing direct and indirect measures to assess information literacy skills.
Strengthen campus belonging and community engagement
The Library will foster a greater sense of belonging among students, faculty, and staff through inclusive programming and physical space improvements. Objectives include reaching underserved populations and reimagining first-floor stacks to create new teaching and learning spaces aligned with the academic mission.
Boost student career readiness and lifelong learning
The Library will prepare students for professional success and lifelong learning by developing information literacy microcredentials and creating internships for work-study students in Access Services.
Support recruitment, retention, and inclusion
The Library will strengthen campus recruitment and retention through inclusive, relevant programming and training. Objectives include integrating cultural awareness into professional development, designing welcoming spaces, and using trauma-informed teaching practices in instruction.
Maintain sustainable and representative collections
The Library will pursue strategies and dedicate funding to sustain diverse, discoverable, and usable collections that support teaching, learning, and regional education needs.
Expand access to faculty and student research
The Library will elevate the reach of IU 51ÁÔÆæ scholarship through open digital platforms and expanded services. Objectives include increasing research visibility in IUScholarWorks, strengthening librarian liaisons, and transitioning student publications to open-access formats.
Strengthen research support and collection integrity
The Library will enhance research assistance and maintain the quality of its physical and digital collections. Objectives include promoting individualized research consultations, conducting regular inventory reviews, and collaborating with departments to promote research tools and services.
Strengthen community partnerships and visibility
The Library will act as a community connector, fostering partnerships with local institutions and promoting shared programming. Objectives include deepening collaboration with the Floyd County Library, expanding social media engagement, and improving the accessibility and integrity of special collections.
Advance community and statewide service through scholarship
Library faculty will expand their impact through community service, applied research, and presentations that benefit IU 51ÁÔÆæ, the local community, and the broader state of Indiana.