Christopher Keough
LIS 581
Construction of Remote Facility
Vision, Mission
Goals, Objectives
Transformation of Lockwood
Library
University at Buffalo
Libraries
Vision,
Vision:
In order to exceed the
expectations set forth in the UB2020 plan, the Libraries of the University at
The Libraries of the
University at
Goals:
1. The Libraries will create
space in order to relieve the overcrowding shelves, accommodate new print
acquisitions, develop a new state of the art
Objectives for this goal:
*The
Libraries will build a remote storage facility which will house 1.5 million low
use or electronically superseded items from the libraries collection which will
take two years to accomplish. This
project will open up shelf space and create an opportunity to shift materials
for more optimal repurposing of space.
*The
Libraries will perform an environmental scan over the next three months to
compare and contrast what other universities are doing in regards to space
issues so as to bring the best ideas back to our libraries and see if it is
feasible to adopt them.
*The
libraries will undertake a survey over the next three months of faculty, staff,
and students to solicit input on the subject of what types of spaces they would
like in their libraries thus enabling them to have a more satisfying user
experience.
2. The Libraries will revamp
the appearance of many of its buildings in order to offset its “dated” image.
Objectives for this goal:
*The
Libraries will hire a specialist who will help assist in creating a new,
invigorating atmosphere by replacing many of the furnishings in the libraries
as well as adding new flooring, light fixtures, and paint for the walls within
the next year in the hopes of making the users of the library more comfortable
and at ease.
*The
Lockwood Library will undergo a complete “glazing” effect on the outside of the
building in July in order to create a more “sleek and modern” library for the
university community.
*The
circulation desks at the Undergraduate Library, Architecture and Planning
Library, and Lockwood Library will be completely redesigned during May through
August in order to become
3. The Libraries will
continue to enhance the use and knowledge of emerging technologies for the
university.
Objectives for this goal:
*The Libraries will have an ongoing committee who will
review on a monthly
basis the quality and currency of techniques, hardware,
applications, and
prevalence of use of technology in the library by its
users and staff.
*By
the next semester, the Libraries will create feedback forms, both physical and
electronic, which will allow users and staff to offer their opinions and
requests for new products which would enhance their experience.
*The
Libraries will provide ongoing user education for many of the latest
applications for all students, faculty, and staff in order to create a more
knowledgeable university.
*The
Libraries will send key staff members to conferences on an ongoing basis in
order to experience the latest innovations in technology and bring them back to
our university for our users to experience.
*The
Libraries will collaborate with the Computer and Information Technology
department on an ongoing basis in order to make our projects more effective and
in sync with the goals with the university as a whole so as the users of the
libraries will have access and knowledge of the finest that technology can
offer.
4. The Libraries will
enhance the user experience by reassessing current activities and introducing
new products and services.
Objectives for this goal:
*At the end of the spring semester, the Libraries will
undertake a document
delivery service through the InterLibrary Loan
departments which will allow
users to receive scanned journal articles to their
computers enhancing the
level of service that currently exists for the users.
*The Libraries will purchase three self-checkout machines
at the beginning of the
next fiscal year which will quicken the checkout process
for our users and allow
for the reutilization or elimination of student labor.
*During the fall semester, the Libraries will undertake
surveys by email to all
students, faculty, and staff to analyze and improve the
OPAC that was purchased
and implemented in 2006 in order to improve access to the
collection.