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 goals for the next three years. I cannot overstate the importance of this effort. Having a strategic plan will reinforce our ability to work as One Libraries and help us meaningfully assess and clearly demonstrate our impact.
I want to express my appreciation to Tony Nguyen, chair, and all the members of the Strategic Goal Writing Task Force, who have recommended goals in five key areas:
- Student Success
- Engagement and Outreach
- Research and Clinical Enterprise
- User Experience
- Employee Development
I also want to thank everyone who engaged in the recent town hall, which can be viewed on the UL Plan of Action Hub: Resetting the Rutgers University Libraries page of the staff resources site, and followed up with Tony providing feedback via Padlet or by email. As a reminder, Tony has asked for feedback by the end of the day on Friday, October 31.
I look forward to bringing our strategic plan to fruition in the coming months. With a shared vision for our future, we will all have greater clarity on what work to prioritize, what success looks like, and how effectively we are advancing our mission and the university’s priorities in education, research, health care, and public service.
Thank you all for your hard work each day, and for your ongoing commitment to our shared future.
