Florida Atlantic University Libraries Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

STRATEGIC PLAN 2003-2008

GOAL IV: Community

Develop events and activities to enrich the lives of the FAU community and to foster and enhance the professional experience of the Libraries' staff.

IV.A. Objective: Develop events and activities to enrich the lives of the FAU community at large.

Strategy		Outcome
IV.A-1. Develop a series of events, lectures workshops, and/or exhibitions to promote the Jaffe Collection.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Jaffe Collection Book Arts Coordinator and Book Arts Specialist and Director of Communications and Cultural Affairs		2004-2005: The Jaffe Collection: Books as Aesthetic Objects has developed a growing program that sponsors lectures, workshops, exhibitions and "Book Arts 101". Usually, anywhere from one to ten workshops are held each semester. Lectures and “Meet the Artist” events average two or three per academic year. Approximately 1,100 patrons participated in Jaffe events and programs 04-05. 2005-2006: Highlights include: FAU Libraries’ “Millionth Book” celebration and exhibition with the unveiling of a new, limited edition Book Arts title, A Field of Owls: The Burrowing Owl Observed, published by FAU Libraries’ fine arts press, “Minerva: the Press at Wimberly.” Additional exhibits on display included “Stand and Deliver,” “Letterpress 101,”and “Construct.” “BocaRatoons” exhibition was shown at FAU MacArthur Campus Library and a Jaffe Collection exhibition was loaned to Lafayette College, Pennsylvania. 245 Individuals in Organized Class Visits (Both FAU and Other Institutions) 419 Individuals in Organized Community Groups 223 Individual Patrons/Researchers 86 Workshop Participants 150 patrons participated 2 major special events

IV.A-2. Develop a series of events, lectures workshops, and/or exhibitions to promote the Jewish culture.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual KULTUR Coordinator and Director of Communications and Cultural Affairs		2004-2005: The KULTUR Series explores the dynamic world of Yiddish Culture through a variety of presentations and cultural events presented by both local and national scholars and performers. 7 events were presented in 04-05 to a total audience of approximately 1,000 patrons made up of FAU community and general public. 2005-2006: 7 events were presented in 05-06 to a total audience of approximately 1,000 patrons made of FAU community and general public.

IV.A-3. Develop a series of concerts, events, lectures, workshops, and outreach events that promote the Libraries’ Music Collections.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Director of Music Collections and Director of Communications and Cultural Affairs		2004-2005: The Klezmer Company Orchestra, FAU Libraries’ professional ensemble-in-residence, performs yearly concerts and educational outreach programs to the FAU community and public that highlight compositions and rare music from the more than 20,000 pieces of music in the Libraries’ Music Collections. The consequence is that the collection is transported from shelve to the concert stage. The Judaica Choral Society, a non-denominational community ensemble was created to perform music from the Jewish Music Archives. 15 performances/events were presented in 2004-2005 to a total audience of approximately 10,000 patrons made of FAU community and the general public, including the sell-out annual benefit concerts titled “Jewish Broadway’” at FAU Auditorium and “Klezmer does the Blues” at Eissey Campus Theatre. 2005-2006: As a result of these outreach programs and educational performances, the Bess Myerson Music Education and Performance fund was established. In 05-06 - two K-12 educational outreach programs were presented to middle school and high school students in Palm Beach and Broward counties. Plans for 06-07 are to double these public school performances. 15 performances/events were presented in 2005-2006 to a total audience of approximately 12,000 patrons made of FAU community, public school children and the general public, including the sell-out annual benefit concerts titled “’Salsa, Strings & Swing” at FAU Auditorium and “Jewish Broadway” at Eissey Campus Theatre.

IV.A-4. Promote the Weiner Collection. Develop a series of events, lectures workshops, and/or exhibitions.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Director of Communications and Cultural Affairs		2005-2006: Created Weiner: Spirit of America Collection “branded logo,” Collection brochure, press announcements and kits, President’s Press announcement event, “Spirit of America: The Concert,” logo, direct mail piece and concert program and insert.

IV.B. Objective: Enhance communication, collaboration, and cooperation within the Libraries.

Strategy		Outcome
IV.B-1. Create a Staff and Organizational Development Committee.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004 Accountable Individual Library Administration		2003-2004: Call for volunteers led to the creation of the first Staff and Organizational Development Committee, which handled the assigned actions below and other issues. Completed

IV.B-2. Research and implement both formal and informal opportunities for Libraries' staff interaction and exchange of information.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee		2003-2004: In October 2003, the Staff & Organizational Development Committee (SODC) surveyed all FAU Libraries staff for input on both formal and informal opportunities for Libraries’ staff interaction and exchange of information. Based on the survey responses, the SODC prioritized their Strategic Plan objective/actions for the year 2003-2004 and the following task forces were created: Orientation/Welcoming Program; Staff Achievements; and Staff Newsletter. Two of the task forces evolved into subcommittees: Orientation/Welcoming Subcommittee and the Staff Achievements Subcommittee. The newsletter guidelines were approved by the FAU Libraries Director and a member of the SODC was designated Library staff newsletter liaison. 2005-2006: SODC has continued the Orientation/Welcoming Program with 22 new employee participants during this past fiscal year. SODC also continued the Staff Achievements recognition and added: "Bring your Child to Work" day, a webpage of award winners, and a website with the committee's minutes.

IV.B-3. Investigate potential of comprehensive orientation program for new Libraries' staff.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004 Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee		2003-2004: The Orientation/Welcoming Subcommittee investigated the potential of a comprehensive orientation program for new Libraries’ staff. The proposed welcoming/orientation program was presented to the FAU Libraries Directors/Department Heads for their input and approval. The welcoming/orientation program will be implemented July 2004. Completed

IV.B-4. Investigate potential of Libraries staff exchange program.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee		2003-2004: Based on the SODC Strategic Plan priorities determined by the FAU Libraries staff survey responses, this action was tabled and will be reexamined in the next fiscal year. 2005-2006: This idea has been tabled until a future date.

IV.C. Objective: Encourage staff development.

Strategy		Outcome
IV.C-1. Investigate and implement annual staff development retreat.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee		2003-2004: Based on the SODC Strategic Plan priorities determined by the FAU Libraries staff survey responses, this action was tabled and will be reexamined in the next fiscal year. 2005-2006: This idea has been tabled until the next fiscal year.

IV.C-2. Support Libraries staff attendance at work related lectures and training, such as SEFLIN continuing education, including ElementK and workshops offered by the University.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Library Administration, Department Heads, Supervisors		2004-2005: During 2003-2004, 24 staff members accessed a total of 395 ElementK courses: 174 Office Productivity, 154 Computer Professional, and 67 Business Professional. Note: Some courses fall into more than one category. 15 staff members attended 15 CompUSA workshops through the SEFLIN continuing education voucher program. 2005-2006: During the time period from Jan. 2005-Mar. 2006, 14 staff members accessed a total of 202 ElementK courses: 195 Computer Professional and 7 Office Productivity. Staff members also attended various SEFLIN workshops.

Campus Jupiter Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual All Staff		2005-2006: All 8 Jupiter staff members participated in various SEFLIN continuing education opportunities.

IV.D. Objective: Recognize staff achievement.

Strategy Outcome
IV.D-1. Research, develop, and implement methods for recognizing staff accomplishments.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee
2003-2004: The Staff Achievements Subcommittee researched and developed methods for recognizing staff accomplishments. The proposed staff achievements program which included award categories and a formal awards policy was presented to the FAU Libraries Directors/Department Heads for their input and approval. The staff achievements program will be implemented July 2004.
2005-2006: The Staff Achievements Subcommittee continued giving out staff awards at the two annual events in the spring and fall semesters. SODC also gave out three MLS tuition awards.

IV.D-2. Publicize Staff accomplishments.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee
2005-2006: The three winners of the MLS tuition awards were photographed and included in a Library press release. SODC also has implemented a new webpage that lists the winners of all Staff Awards as well as had plaques engraved and hung in the Staff Lounge.

IV.E. Objective: Evaluate and assess Libraries' staff salaries.

Strategy
Outcome
IV.E-1. Study position descriptions and titles within the Libraries, and consult with Personnel Services to ensure USPS and A&P positions accurately reflect responsibilities.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Library Administration, Department Heads, Supervisors

2003-2004: Certain positions have been analyzed and rewritten as needed. This will continue into the next fiscal year.
2005-2006: All staff received a 1,000 dollar raise at the beginning of the 2005-2006 fiscal year. The amount of the raise was based on comparing salaries of other University staff with comparable responsibilities.

IV.E-2. Study and evaluate current salary equity.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Library Administration, Department Heads, Supervisors
2003-2004: Finished implementing third year-year project to upgrade librarians' salaries.
2005-2006: No further updates at this time.

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Strategy		Outcome
IV.D-1. Research, develop, and implement methods for recognizing staff accomplishments.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee		2003-2004: The Staff Achievements Subcommittee researched and developed methods for recognizing staff accomplishments. The proposed staff achievements program which included award categories and a formal awards policy was presented to the FAU Libraries Directors/Department Heads for their input and approval. The staff achievements program will be implemented July 2004. 2005-2006: The Staff Achievements Subcommittee continued giving out staff awards at the two annual events in the spring and fall semesters. SODC also gave out three MLS tuition awards.

IV.D-2. Publicize Staff accomplishments.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Staff and Organizational Development Committee		2005-2006: The three winners of the MLS tuition awards were photographed and included in a Library press release. SODC also has implemented a new webpage that lists the winners of all Staff Awards as well as had plaques engraved and hung in the Staff Lounge.

Strategy		Outcome
IV.E-1. Study position descriptions and titles within the Libraries, and consult with Personnel Services to ensure USPS and A&P positions accurately reflect responsibilities.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Library Administration, Department Heads, Supervisors		2003-2004: Certain positions have been analyzed and rewritten as needed. This will continue into the next fiscal year. 2005-2006: All staff received a 1,000 dollar raise at the beginning of the 2005-2006 fiscal year. The amount of the raise was based on comparing salaries of other University staff with comparable responsibilities.

IV.E-2. Study and evaluate current salary equity.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Library Administration, Department Heads, Supervisors		2003-2004: Finished implementing third year-year project to upgrade librarians' salaries. 2005-2006: No further updates at this time.