Rutgers University Libraries' Goals 2004-2005

Support University's Goal of Achieving Academic Excellence in Programs

• Complete Libraries' Strategic Plan
• Begin identifying resources and services to support university and campus designated areas of academic excellence
• Finalize the excellence indicators and begin targeted assessments
• Conduct formal test beds of the repository with departments at Rutgers
• Develop mission, policies, and practices for the repository
• Conduct an education program on the repository within RUL
• Initiate Media preservation survey and formalized procedures

Enhance Student Life and Learning and Campus Facilities

• Enhance information literacy by completing SearchPath
• Incorporate information literacy into undergraduate curriculum discussions
• Educate all of RUL on information literacy competencies
• Implement NET ID

Enhance Service and Constituency Relations

• Form Marketing Communications Team; begin implementation of selected recommendations; and arrange training
• Explore user data exchange and service agreements with UMDNJ and NJIT

Expand Resources Comparable to Peer AAU Institutions

• Develop 24-month plan for fundraising
• Review policies/procedures for private and non-private grants to ensure that all grants are strategic, enduring, and are managed appropriately

Build Leadership and Administration

• Complete recruitment of senior positions
• Implement recommendations of Task Force to Increase Faculty Diversity
• Continue to assess organizational structure and culture to support strategic directions