iSchool Strategic PlanWe improve lives and opportunities for people through information. With groundbreaking research and innovative academic programs, we strengthen information institutions, foster responsible information use, increase information reliability, and ensure equitable access to information. We harness data and technology for social, economic, and environmental good. We prepare the next generation of information professionals and thought leaders. We harness information for the benefit of all.College of Information StudiesUMDCIS_5681b99a-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea00University of MarylandKeith MarzulloThe University of Maryland College of Information Studies (iSchool) Strategic Planning Committee was formed by the iSchool Dean Keith Marzullo in June 2018.UMDCIS Planning TeamVedat DikerCo-chairRicky PunzalanCo-chairMitch OwensFacilitator (consultant)Tetyana BezbabnaAditya BhatEun Kyoung ChoeDan ChristopherEmily D'AcquistoNiklas ElmqvistUrsula GorhamMia HinckleBill KulesWayne LuttersSusan WinterA world where information and technology breaks down barriers and creates exciting new possibilities so that individuals, communities, and organizations can explore their full potential and enjoy an enriched quality of life – a world where information and technology can be fully leveraged to solve real world problems and foster a culture of trust and respect._5681bb34-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea00To improve lives and opportunities for people through information_5681bc2e-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea00ServiceService to Society: ^^ * Educate and support all, including those who are underserved and marginalized ^ * Empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions ^ * Help organizations operate more effectively and efficiently ^ * Produce exemplary scholarship in information science and related fields ^ * Be agents of change for good locally, at the state and federal levels, and globallyCreativity* Advance new foundational knowledge and scholarship of the interplay of information, technology, and peopleDiscovery* Stay curious and open to new ideas and experiencesInnovation* Create constantly, valuing learning from failure ^ * Connect to sources of inspiration while remaining grounded in rigorEmpowermentDevelop & Empower People: ^^ * Create an inclusive, equitable environment where students, staff, and faculty with different identities, abilities, and backgrounds can thrive ^ * Empower colleagues by being present ^ * Support others' ideas and autonomy ^ * Support shared and collaborative governance ^ * Maintain transparent communication and accountability ^ * Identify and remove barriers to achievementCollaborationCollaborative: ^^ * Work with others to create bigger ideas and have a larger and longer-lasting impact ^ * Seek exposure to alternative ideas and perspectivesMultidisciplinarityMultidisciplinary: ^^ * Be a catalyst in bringing together different groups and disciplinesQuality* Be aware of new best practices and developments in our field ^ * Exceed expectations of qualityContinuous Improvement* Engage in ongoing critical comparison to identify and implement improvements, including issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. ^ * Frequently integrate new knowledge and assess its utility ^ * Conduct a systematic assessment to inform evidence-based change ^ * Develop relevant metrics, continually collect data, and measure trajectoriesInstitutions & InfrastructuresSupport information institutions and infrastructures in an increasingly diverse, interconnected, dynamic and information-rich world_5681bd1e-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea001Information InstitutionsSystems, Tools, Standards, Policies & OrganizationsDevelop new systems, tools, standards, policies, and organizations that allow individuals, communities, and institutions to better capture, preserve, organize, access, and utilize information_5681be0e-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea001.1Relevance & ImpactShape and ensure the societal relevance and impact of existing information institutions and organizations, including libraries, archives, and museums by working with and for them to meet the needs of individuals, organizations, and communities -- now and in the future_5681befe-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea001.2LibrariesArchivesMuseumsLeadersDevelop institutional leaders who will strengthen information institutions and infrastructures in an increasingly diverse, dynamic, complex, and connected world_5681c05c-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea001.3Institutional LeadersInformationSupport trustworthy and high-quality information in an untrusted world_5681c156-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea002Rules, Systems & ToolsInvestigate and develop rules, systems, and tools for responsible and respectful computer-driven decision making to ensure trustworthy outcomes for users_5681c25a-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea002.1Collection, Storage, Discovery & AcquisitionDevelop systems for secure information collection, storage, discovery, and acquisition with the goal of promoting trust, use, and collaboration_5681c35e-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea002.2Personal & Proprietary DataInvestigate and develop policy and practice for responsible and respectful use of personal and proprietary data in online environments in order to create a safe experience for users_5681c462-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea002.3Value, Accuracy, Veracity & UtilityDevelop individual and institutional capacity to assess the value, accuracy, veracity, and utility of information_5681c570-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea002.4Platforms & ProductsEnable the design, production, and management of information platforms and products that provide high levels of utility, trust, and accessibility_5681c67e-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea002.5DiscoveryDemocratize discovery_5681c78c-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea003Access, Literacy & ToolsEmpower underserved, underrepresented, and marginalized populations through improved information access, literacy, and tools -- providing access to information that directly impacts the quality of life, such as health, employment, education, and public safety_5681c890-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea003.1Underserved PopulationsUnderrepresented PopulationsMarginalized PopulationsMethods, Technology & SystemsUtilize innovative design methods, technology, and information systems and interfaces to improve information access for all_5681ca84-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea003.2Social GoodSupport the use of data and technologies for social good_5681cba6-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea004AIDesign effective artificial intelligence technologies that empower people to augment their own abilities_5681ccbe-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea004.1CommunitiesBuild smart communities equipped with the right information to advance all residents and stakeholders_5681cdea-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea004.2LearningBuild and leverage technologies to provide immersive, engaging, and continuous life-long learning environments_5681cf0c-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea004.3InfrastructureDesign and enhance effective human use of always-available information infrastructure to collaborate and manage information_5681d02e-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea004.4Partnerships & ImpactPartner with organizations to place systems and technology in communities, creating measurable impact_5681d15a-1c6d-11ee-997b-73940883ea004.52019-03-312023-07-07https://ischool.umd.edu/about/ischool-strategic-plan/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net