Library Strategic Planning Committee

September 23, 2004, at 2:00p.m. in the Haddad Room

 

Present: Absent:
John Anagonstopoulos RuthAnn Althaus
Dave Kohut John Eber
Nelson Hathcock Mitra Fallahi
Anita Morgan James Kruse
Graham Peck
Sandra Pfantz
Pat Philbin
Mark Vargas – Chair

 

A G E N D A

  • Introduction of New Members
  • Review of Past Activities
  • Campus Strategic Planning Process
  • Schools of Aspiration Data
  • Revision of Goals and Objectives Document
  • Draft Summary of Goals and Objectives Document for Campus Planning
  • Other

 

Introduction of New Members

Mark welcomed all members back and introduced new members to the committee.

  • Maureen L’Amas has replaced Judy Christie from the library; Mitra Fallahi from School of Education; Sandra Pfantz from School of Nursing; and James Kruse, Executive Director of Orland Park Campus.

Review of Past Activities

The Library Strategic Planning Committee last meeting was held in February 2004 to allow time for the Campus Strategic Planning Committee finish their work.

Mark made available the third draft revision dated September 2004 of the Library Strategic Plan Committee Goals and Objectives, 2004 – 2007 for all members to review prior to this meeting.

Mark distributed handouts to all committee members, which consisted of:

  • Academic Excellence Study Team Strategic Goals and Objectives, which outlines their recommendations for the university.
  • Online Strategic Planning for Academic Units/Programs Worksheet that all departments university wide are required to complete and submit by October 15th 2004.
  • Draft copy of Byrne Memorial Library Unit Strategic Planning Summary, which follows the format of the online worksheet for Academic Units/Programs. Mark asked if all members would review this information and share their comments and ideas with him.
  • Data charts for Tables # 85 through # 130, which reflects the comparisons to SXU’s schools of aspiration.
  • Updated copy of the Index of Tables.

Revision of Goals and Objectives Document

Mark moved on to the 3rd draft revision of Goals and Objectives, 2004-2007.

  • Action 1.1.1 was revised to add along with the original three-year budget plan, a ten-year budget plan that would include a 25% annual increase necessary to support new and existing campus programs to reach the midline of the schools of aspiration.
  • Action 1.1.2 and Action 1.1.3 are both in process.  The Librarians are presently working on the professional benchmarks, which is scheduled to be complete by the end of this academic year.  Dave Kohut would address the library’s collection; John Anagnostopoulos on bibliographic instruction; Ursula Zyzik on information literacy; Anita Morgan on disaster plan and conversion to Library of Congress classification system; and Mark Vargas on over-all assessment.

Mark opened the session for questions and comments.

Graham Peck stated that he does not understand why the Schools of Aspiration data is used in order to increase the library budget.  Mark responded that each department planning unit is to tie their budget to the Schools of Aspiration, which the university does recognize and support.

Mark went further on to say that President Dwyer is in the process of forming an advisory council for each school on campus along with the library. The goal of this council is to form an external friendship circle that may lead to prospective donors. The result will be increased fundraising for the university.

Graham questioned on the Library Unit Strategic Planning Summary, # 4 Long – Range Goals (3-5 years), why is the word “promotional” used?  Anita asked to strike the verbiage “comprehensive promotional”, which Mark agreed to do. Mark requested any further word revisions bring forth as soon as possible. This information due date is October 15, 2004. Mark also intends this information to be available for the new campus Webpage that is projected to be up and running in early October.

Graham followed up by adding how impressed he is with all material presented within this committee.

Other

For the next Library Strategic Planning Committee meeting Mark intends to schedule a campus open-session to provide the opportunity for discussion and address questions. The date and location however have not been determined at this time.

Opened for final questions. No further questions.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

 

Meetings submitted by:
Karen Loranger
Library Coordinator