MISSION

The Libraries at Florida Atlantic University support the University’s instructional, research, and service activities through provision of access to information and materials, assistance and instruction in their use, and preservation of collections for use by future generations of students and scholars. Our secondary mission is to support scholarly endeavors and information needs in the local, regional, national, and international communities.
(rev. 21 January 2003)

STRATEGIC PLAN 2003-2008

The FAU Libraries Strategic Plan is a five year plan from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2008. The Strategic Plan is divided into seven sections, highlighting our goals over this five year period. These seven goal areas are Collections, Services, Instruction, Staff and Organizational Development, Facilities, Technology Advancement and Visibility.
(rev. 30 June 2006)

Goal I: Collections

Select, acquire, manage, preserve and provide access to collections to support the information needs of the diverse groups of the FAU community.

Support the information needs of our users as determined by each campus.

Goal III: Instruction

Plan and implement new ways to educate students and faculty on using the Library's resources.

III.A. Objective: Develop, implement, and promote a dynamic program of information literacy and library research skills that will reach the entire FAU community.

Goal IV: Community

Develop event 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.

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

IV.C. Objective: Encourage staff development.

IV.D. Objective: Recognize staff achievement.

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

 

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.

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

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

 

Goal VI: Facilities

Create a physical environment that promotes scholarship, learning, discovery, and the exchange of ideas.

VI.A. Objective: Provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

VI.B. Objective: Provide adequate space for users and staff.

Goal VII: Visibility

Publicize the Libraries activities and events and create programming to promote the Libraries and its resources.

VII.A. Objective: Market the Library.

VII.B. Objective: Publicize the availability of Library resources through the Library's Website, instructional sessions, and other outreach activities.