Since our last issue, we’ve weathered some big storms. After the intense snowfall we saw in late January, I know we were all surprised by the rapidly intensifying Blizzard of 2026. Thank you all for pivoting to remote services without… Continue Reading
At this midpoint in the academic year—which of course is also the end of the calendar year—I find myself reflecting on just how much we’ve accomplished as an organization in the past six months. We have implemented a reorganization that had been years in the making, are making significant progress toward our One… Continue Reading
When I wrote my previous message for The Agenda in August, we were just beginning to implement the results of our multiyear reorganizational process. Now, as we settle into our new organizational structure, we are bringing into focus our strategic… Continue Reading
I am pleased to announce the re-launch of The Agenda, a newsletter first issued in February 1979 to improve internal communication within Rutgers University Libraries. At that time, The Agenda was a weekly printed newsletter, and it has since taken… Continue Reading
As we continue settling into 2023, I am excited to reiterate our three-phase plan for the Libraries’ organizational realignment, what we have accomplished to date, and the work that lies ahead of us. During Phase I, we agreed upon a… Continue Reading
Another semester has come and gone. Despite the many challenges, I am incredibly proud of what RUL staff, faculty, and students have accomplished this year. From expanding our resources and services to opening innovative new spaces, we have much to… Continue Reading
Although the Thanksgiving holiday is behind us, expressing thanks does not have a time limit. I want to express my gratitude for your extraordinary dedication, perseverance, and hard work. In a year filled with change, your commitment to delivering exceptional… Continue Reading
Laura Costello was appointed Rutgers University Libraries’ new Director of Strategic Planning and Assessment, effective October 10. Laura came to RUL from Stony Brook University Libraries in 2018 as our Virtual Reference Services Librarian. In 2021, she was promoted to… Continue Reading
One of the first steps of achieving organizational clarity is establishing a common understanding of who we are, what we do, and what we aspire to achieve. Along with our guiding principles and values, the responses to these fundamental questions… Continue Reading
I am honored and excited to be appointed Rutgers’ 15th University Librarian. One of the most gratifying aspects of this role is the opportunity to witness your skills and talents in action at the Libraries. Your loyalty to RUL is… Continue Reading