In the Ottenheimer Library’s Vision Statement we commit ourselves to three areas of excellence. Working from these general areas, we have articulated the following more targeted strategic actions for 2009 – 2012.
1. COLLECTIONS
Build and maintain collections that support faculty and students in their teaching, learning, and research. (Ottenheimer Library Vision Number 1)
- Conduct the Association for Research Libraries Collection Analysis Project (CAP)
- Conduct Phase 1 of CAP and submit Interim Report (October 2010)
- Conduct Phase 2 of CAPÂ (November 2010–)
- Form Budget and Collection Management Work Groups (November 2010)
- Survey peer libraries (November to December 2010)
- Compile and analyze survey results (December 2010 to March 2011)
- Examine workflow, procedures and policies (January to June 2011)
- Submit Final Report (Expected by June 30, 2011)
- Update the collection development policy
- Deferred until the conclusion of CAP
2. FACILITIES
Create a state-of-the-art library facility to enhance academic teaching, learning and research at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. (Ottenheimer Library Vision Number 4)
- Renovate Library to maximize use of collections and services.
- Reassess collection locations. (Ongoing)
- Work with campus Facilities Management and architect to create new area to house Cataloging, Collection Development, Acquisitions and IT. (Completed 2011)
- Work with campus Facilities Management and architect to renovate fifth floor to house collections and create conference room. (Completed 2011)
- Work with Facilities Management in renovating library elevators. (Completed Summer 2011)
- Create an inviting, comfortable, and modern environment conducive to study, research, and the exploration of new technology.
- Request funding for comfortable furniture and study table chairs. (Ongoing)
- Replace computer station chairs. (Completed Fall 2010)
- Replace trash receptacles. (Completed Fall 2010)
- Work with campus Development Office to have building power washed and painted. (Completed Fall 2010)
3. TECHNOLOGY
Identify library technology needs and develop a plan for continuous improvement; evaluate the usability of existing library interfaces; review alternative products and solutions, and recommend technology and interface improvements as needed to provide effective universal access to information resources and services. (Ottenheimer Library Vision Number 1)
- Evaluate and redesign the Library Web site
- Assist UALR Web Services in the design of new Web site (Completed May 2011)
- Oversee the initial migration of Web content to WordPress (Completed May 2011)
- Integrate search into Library Web site (Completed August 2010)
- Deploy new Web site (Completed May 2011)
- Assist UALR Web Services in usability testing (Deferred to 2011-2012)
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to Library user interfaces
- Evaluate discovery systems and make recommendation (Completed October 2010)
- Implement new interface as part of new Web site (To be completed June 2011)
- Review and update existing 3rd party interfaces (e.g., EBSCOhost, Serials Solutions and Innovative Interfaces) for better usability and interoperability (Ongoing)
- Coordinate the use of technology in the promotion of Library services and resources
- Maximize the use of Indesign to create electronic news announcements and enhance marketing outreach capabilities (Deferred to 2011-2012)
- Develop an infrastructure for a coordinated program of Library marketing and outreach using multiple formats and interfaces (Ongoing)
- Work with the Office of Communications to more proactively market Library’s activities, resources and services (Ongoing)
- Investigate new communication opportunities and technologies (Ongoing)
- Investigate emerging library technologies and technology trends
- Identify emerging library technologies applicable to the Library (Ongoing)
- Promote the awareness of library technology trends with Library faculty/staff (Ongoing)
