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UP Library Strategy 2011-2015 UPLS-2015

UP Library Strategy 2011-2015 UPLS-2015. Department of Library Services University of Pretoria. March 28 2012. Vision. To be a research library, internationally recognised for redefining academic librarianship, in order to realise the UP 2025 strategic plan *.

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UP Library Strategy 2011-2015 UPLS-2015

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  1. UP Library Strategy2011-2015 UPLS-2015 Department of Library Services University of Pretoria March 28 2012

  2. Vision To be a research library, internationally recognised for redefining academic librarianship, in order to realise the UP 2025 strategic plan* *UP2025 refers to the UP Strategic Plan 2025, its accompanying Academic Plan and the 5-year Implementation Plan

  3. Mission To realise the vision, the UP Library Services will adopt a "High Tech, High Touch” client-driven focus in order to achieve High Impact. This will be attained by focusing on the following strategies: • Client Services, • Innovation & Technology, • Staff Development, • Resources, • Marketing & Quality Assurance, and • Collaboration & Partnerships

  4. For an integration of "High Tech, High Touch=High Impact", the following strategies must be implemented: Strategies 1 Client Services • High level integration with UP2025 Institutional Research Themes (IRT’s) through embedded Librarianship. • Active partnering with academic departments and EI in accordance with the UP2025 enquiry-based teaching & learning model. • Reconceptualise information literacy training in order to empower clients to function independently in the knowledge & high tech environment • To provide products & services to enhance the dual strategy (professional training & research) of the University. • Investigate tools and initiatives to make UP research more visible Innovation & Technology • Create an e-Environment for Scholarship at UP with the focus on the integration of e-products & e-services (including Information Specialists) with e-Learning & e-Research • Delivery of new technology-based services e.g.: mobile services (includes training to library staff & clients). • Infusion of relevant technologies into client processes e.g.: Research Data Management (includes training to researchers & library staff). • Contribute to the ranking of UP via: • Implementing the mandates • The ranking of UP repositories • Financially supporting publishing in accredited high-impact Open Access journals • Active partnering with UP IT & EI for the development and delivery of high-tech services for research, teaching & learning

  5. Strategies 2 Staff Development • Continuing Professional Development & Workplace Learning (CPDWL) based on identified skills sets aligned to UP2025 & Library Strategy. • Development of innovative organisational culture to realise UP2025. • Cultivate leadership for innovation. • Adopt a Project planning approach to optimise our resources & future planning. Resources • Provision of enriched learning and research spaces. • Collection development in accordance to UP2025. • Focus on accessibility of academic information via a wide range of devices, such as mobile. • Transform UP libraries to ‘green’ environments • Transition to a conducive physical environment for innovation and optimal performance

  6. Strategies 3 Collaboration and Partnerships • Establish & maintain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders and partners at UP, nationally, in Africa and internationally. • Negotiate and obtain funding, from the University as well as external funders for development projects (third stream income). • Identify and link up with partners that UPLS will collaborate with on research and development projects. Marketing & Quality Assurance • Market the Library services & products to all relevant clients and stakeholders for greater impact. • Manage the image of the Library through professionally creating and maintaining the UP Library Services brand. • Enhance QA in all processes, products and services. • Analyses library data for better management decisions (business intelligence)

  7. Client Services Action Plan +Include e-project co-ordinators

  8. Innovation & Technology Action Plan *Separate document

  9. Staff Development Action Plan

  10. Resources Action Plan

  11. Marketing & Quality Assurance Action Plan

  12. Collaboration & Partnerships Action Plan

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