What are Strategic Directions?
Strategic directions are aspirational, open-ended, visionary statements intended to inspire creative response at all levels of the organization.
Based on input from a variety of sources, both within and outside of the organization, they are intentionally broad and far-reaching, rather than narrowly prescriptive. Transforming strategic directions into concrete projects with measurable outcomes is the responsibility of all members of the organization.
Building on Success
The previous strategic directions document resulted in many successful projects. Among the significant accomplishments:
- Fostered the Learning Commons, which has become one of the Libraries’ most popular services.
- Enhanced the Libraries’ virtual presence through the recent launch of a new library website, the development of in-depth research guides, and the creation of nationally-recognized mobile technology applications.
- Founded the award-winning UH Libraries Marketing Committee and created the UH Libraries’ eye-catching logo.
- Established the Head of Digital Projects position and the debut of several highly-publicized collections of historic images.
2010-2013 Strategic Directions
The University of Houston Libraries will promote the innovation and excellence that define a Tier One institution by adopting four strategic directions to guide the Libraries’ work for the next three years:
- Supporting Research and Scholarly Productivity (Research Support)
- Building Dynamic Partnerships (Collaboration)
- Fostering Academic Success through Innovative Services (Services)
- Enhancing User Experience through Technology (Technology)
PDF: http://info.lib.uh.edu/sites/default/files/docs/strategic_directions.pdf
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