Strategic Directions

Strategic Directions
I am pleased to share University Libraries’ strategic directions– the guideposts that align our work with the university’spriorities and anchor us to Ohio State’s Shared Values. Thisframework steers us toward our vision to become the model
for what a 21st-century research library can and should be.
Our focus areas have evolved, but our mission and values
remain the same. We are committed to improving ourcommunities by supporting access to high-quality, affordable
education, fueling innovative research, and building aninclusive culture that encourages open-minded exploration.
I invite you to learn more about the University Libraries’
strategic directions, our focus areas, and initiatives on
this website.
library.osu.edu/strategic-directions

Damon E. Jaggars
Vice Provost and Director of University Libraries

Vision—The Ohio State University Libraries
aspires to be the model libraryadvancing the educational, research,and engagement missions of a
21st-century public, land grant, research,urban, community engaged institution.

Mission—

University Libraries promotes discovery
and knowledge creation, advances
effective teaching, curates, andpreserves information essential forscholarship and learning at Ohio State,and shares knowledge and culture withthe people of Ohio, the nation, and theworld.

Equip Students for Lifelong Success

Empower Knowledge Creators

Enrich students’ lives through equitable, transformative
teaching, services and employment

Advance research and creative expression byfostering, preserving and sharing knowledge
and scholarship

FOCUS AREAS:

FOCUS AREAS:• Teaching and learning effectiveness• Cross-disciplinary scholarship and research best practices• Affordable education and open educational resources• Open knowledge through open scholarship• Critical thinking skills and informed citizenship• Collaborative and inclusive collections building• Educationally purposeful student employment• Active engagement with research collections

Engage for Broader Impact

Center the User Experience

Promote an engaged, informed and just society throughinitiatives and partnerships aligned with university
priorities

Enrich library services through user-centeredplanning and decision-making

FOCUS AREAS:

FOCUS AREAS:• Campus and external partnerships• Equitable and accessible services• Underserved and underrepresented communities• User-focused service development• Cultural programming and outreach• Inspiring and inclusive learning spaces• Open content for expanded and equitable accessInvest in People
Support the success and well-being of faculty,
staff and student employees
FOCUS AREAS:• Recruitment and retention of diverse talent• Equitable compensation• Values-driven decision making• Organizational learning and professional development• Culture of leadership, respect, accountability and transparency

Model Excellence
Enhance effectiveness to realize objectives in alignment
with organizational values, vision and mission
FOCUS AREAS:• Responsive planning and operations• Responsible stewardship of resources and assets• Effective communications and marketing• Strategic fundraisingValues—

University Libraries’ faculty and staff live University Libraries’ faculty and staff embrace Ohio State’s
Shared Values and strive to enact the behaviors guided by those values in all that we do.
We articulate those values and behaviors as:

Discovery

We embrace curiosity, experimentation,and learning.

Connection

We share our knowledge and expertise,embrace differing perspectives, andbuild enduring relationships.

EquityWe advance diversity, inclusivity,
access, and social justice.

Integrity

We practice openness, accountability,and respect.

StewardshipWe leverage the resources entrusted
to us for maximum impact.