Florida Atlantic University Libraries Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan

STRATEGIC PLAN 2003-2008

GOAL V: Technology Advancement

Continually seek out ways to improve the technology available to the Libraries' staff, students and faculty.

V.A. Objective: Provide access to emerging technologies.

Strategy		Outcome
V.A-1. Conduct regular studies of emerging technologies to determine appropriateness for Libraries.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Library Administration, Systems Staff		2003-2004: Worked with Image Access, Inc to setup a demo KIC flatbed scanner for patron use and testing by Interlibrary Loan and Special Collections staff. Hired a network consultant to assist with purchase, configuration and implementation of the new web and data servers. 2005-2006: Worked with ILIS to determine the best configuration for the Electronic Classroom in terms of furniture, hardware and instructors station.

V.A-2. Plan installation of additional ports for laptop computers in Libraries.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Systems Staff, Reference, Information Literacy and Instructional Services		2003-2004: Implemented additional wireless access points to widen the wireless range in the Boca Campus Library. 2005-2006: Future plans to create a new computer study area where the current microfilm is currently located, is planned. This area will include new computers and laptop ports. Implemented additional wireless access points to widen the wireless range in the Boca Campus Library.

Campus Davie Target Date 2005-2006 Accountable Individual Relevant Departments		2005-2006: Wireless upgraded and completed. Completed

V.A-3. Weigh alternatives to current copying/printing service provider for Libraries.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Library Administration, Public Services, Systems Staff		2003-2004: The Libraries switched copying/printing service providers to the university's system, with satisfactory results to date. 2005-2006: Wireless printing was added for lap tops.

Campus Davie Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Relevant Departments		2005-2006: Computer printing card implemented on photocopiers.

Campus Jupiter Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Systems Staff		2005-2006: Wireless printing was added for lap tops.

V.A-4. Determine whether current inventory of assistive technology requires upgrading.
Campus Boca Raton, Other Campuses Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Reference, Information Literacy and Instructional Services, Systems Staff		2003-2004: Upgraded software versions of JAWs and MAGIC Openbook added to the assistive technology workstations. Additional software added includes Microsoft Office, Scifinder Scholar and Adobe Acrobat. Reviewing some hardware upgrades for 2005-2006. 2005-2006: Purchase four new Assistive Technology PCs and configured them with Jaws Magic for students with disabilities at the Boca and Treasure Coast Campus Libraries. Installed Open Book on the PCs at Boca.

Campus Davie Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007 Accountable Individual Relevant Departments		2005-2006: A new film fiche digital reader printer was purchased.

Campus Jupiter Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Department Head, Systems Staff		2005-2006: Installed Kurzweil 1000 software to assistive work station PC and purchased four new Assistive Technology PCs and configured them with Jaws Magic for students with disabilities..

V.A-5. Explore new scanning technologies in order to improve accessibility of microform and digitized collections.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Systems Staff, Relevant Departments		2003-2004: Purchased and installed 7 new scanners in Special Collections. In Process: Ordered new scanner and Ariel software for Interlibrary Loan use in Circulation Department. Plan to relocate existing scanners to Documents and Technical Services. 2005-2006: Purchased and installed new PCs, 20" CRT monitors, and scanners for the new Digital Library.

V.B. Objective: Provide the most current technology to Libraries' staff to improve job performance.

Strategy Outcome
V.B-1. Provide and enhance technology.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Assistant Director for Library Systems, Systems Staff, Relevant Departments
2003-2004: Adobe Creative Suite on Apple laptops. In Process: Ordered upgrades to WordPerfect v.11. Eudora E-mail v. 6 for staff.
2005-2006: Purchased and installed a Dell PowerVault 220S,3U,14 HDD, SCSI Storage Enclosure (220-4476), 14 X 146GB 10K U320 SCSI Hard Drive (340-9325) on the Library server to provide staff with an additional 1.2 terabytes of data storage. Upgraded staff software to WordPerfect v. X3, Eudora E-mail v. 6.2. Upgraded Library PCs and laptops with Microsoft Office Pro 2003 and Windows XP service pack 2.

Campus Davie
Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Relevant Departments
2005-2006: Staff received new computers in May 2006. Also various software programs, new handheld scanners for circulation, and scanning pens for reference were purchased.

V.B-2. Investigate new technologies to enable staff to do their jobs more effectively.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Assistant Director for Library Systems, Systems Staff, Relevant Departments
2003-2004: Purchased and installed Track-Il v. 6 software which will enable users and technicians to better track the reporting and resolution of Systems Requests via the Web. In Process: the next steps are to configure the software and train staff in its use.
2005-2006: Setup the VPN client software for staff working from home, enabling them to connect remotely to their campus PC.

Campus Jupiter
Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Relevant Departments
2005-2006: Purchase Tandberg 2000 video conferencing unit with Natural Presenter package compliant with the University's video conferencing network, allowing staff to attend distant meetings and economize on travel time and expense.

V.B-3. Plan and implement staff training for ALEPH.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2005-2006
Accountable Individual Relevant Departments

2005-2006: Volunteers from the library faculty and staff agreed to conduct training sessions for each library department. The training was conducted in Summer 2006 and both an online tutorial and a bookmark were created to help with the transition.
Completed

V.C. Objective: Provide equipment, software and training for students to create multimedia projects.

Strategy Outcome

V.C-1. Move the Media Center to a more accessible part of the Wimberly Library.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Administration, Media Center Staff, Relevant Departments
2005-2006: A floor plan has been drawn showing the new first floor space for the Media Center. The Center is awaiting the final cost calculations and funding for this project.

V.C-2. Continue to train staff on current and new software.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Media Center Staff

2005-2006: The Department Head provides individual instruction for the Center staff on new software. The staff also attend IRM training.

V.C-3. Keep abreast of emerging trends in multimedia creation.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Media Center Staff
2005-2006: Information is collected on multimedia trends through reviewing trade publications and by subscribing to appropriate discussion lists.

V.C-4. Implement new technologies that are appropriate for the Media Center users.

Campus Boca Raton
Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Media Center Staff
2005-2006: Once the new media center is established, the staff will provide individual teaching sessions for students to learn how to use the equipment and software. The Media Center would also like to provide video and still cameras, in addition for lap tops, for students to check out.

Campus Jupiter
Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
Accountable Individual Department Head

2005-2006: Purchase Bose Wave system for music listening requirements. Purchase complements music collection gift from the Chastain Family Foundation.

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Strategy		Outcome
V.B-1. Provide and enhance technology.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Assistant Director for Library Systems, Systems Staff, Relevant Departments		2003-2004: Adobe Creative Suite on Apple laptops. In Process: Ordered upgrades to WordPerfect v.11. Eudora E-mail v. 6 for staff. 2005-2006: Purchased and installed a Dell PowerVault 220S,3U,14 HDD, SCSI Storage Enclosure (220-4476), 14 X 146GB 10K U320 SCSI Hard Drive (340-9325) on the Library server to provide staff with an additional 1.2 terabytes of data storage. Upgraded staff software to WordPerfect v. X3, Eudora E-mail v. 6.2. Upgraded Library PCs and laptops with Microsoft Office Pro 2003 and Windows XP service pack 2.

Campus Davie Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Relevant Departments		2005-2006: Staff received new computers in May 2006. Also various software programs, new handheld scanners for circulation, and scanning pens for reference were purchased.

V.B-2. Investigate new technologies to enable staff to do their jobs more effectively.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Assistant Director for Library Systems, Systems Staff, Relevant Departments		2003-2004: Purchased and installed Track-Il v. 6 software which will enable users and technicians to better track the reporting and resolution of Systems Requests via the Web. In Process: the next steps are to configure the software and train staff in its use. 2005-2006: Setup the VPN client software for staff working from home, enabling them to connect remotely to their campus PC.

Campus Jupiter Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Relevant Departments		2005-2006: Purchase Tandberg 2000 video conferencing unit with Natural Presenter package compliant with the University's video conferencing network, allowing staff to attend distant meetings and economize on travel time and expense.

V.B-3. Plan and implement staff training for ALEPH.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2005-2006 Accountable Individual Relevant Departments		2005-2006: Volunteers from the library faculty and staff agreed to conduct training sessions for each library department. The training was conducted in Summer 2006 and both an online tutorial and a bookmark were created to help with the transition. Completed

Strategy		Outcome
V.C-1. Move the Media Center to a more accessible part of the Wimberly Library.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Administration, Media Center Staff, Relevant Departments		2005-2006: A floor plan has been drawn showing the new first floor space for the Media Center. The Center is awaiting the final cost calculations and funding for this project.

V.C-2. Continue to train staff on current and new software.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Media Center Staff		2005-2006: The Department Head provides individual instruction for the Center staff on new software. The staff also attend IRM training.

V.C-3. Keep abreast of emerging trends in multimedia creation.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Media Center Staff		2005-2006: Information is collected on multimedia trends through reviewing trade publications and by subscribing to appropriate discussion lists.

V.C-4. Implement new technologies that are appropriate for the Media Center users.
Campus Boca Raton Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Media Center Staff		2005-2006: Once the new media center is established, the staff will provide individual teaching sessions for students to learn how to use the equipment and software. The Media Center would also like to provide video and still cameras, in addition for lap tops, for students to check out.

Campus Jupiter Target Date 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Accountable Individual Department Head		2005-2006: Purchase Bose Wave system for music listening requirements. Purchase complements music collection gift from the Chastain Family Foundation.