Association of College and Research LibrariesAssociation of College and Research LibrariesACRL_31351040-9752-4a13-9269-1c81ed6860a7Big Audacious Goal: ACRL is responsible and universally recognized for positioning academic and research librarians and libraries as indispensable in advancing learning and scholarship. Vivid Description of the desired future: ACRL Members -- ACRL members are recognized as flexible, dynamic, and progressive leaders in their institutions and in scholarly communities. Academic and research librarians regard membership in ACRL as essential to professional development and success. ACRL members are recognized as essential partners in learning and scholarship with faculty and other colleagues. Academic and research library personnel use ACRL as "first source" for professional development and networking. Academic and research librarians reflect the diversity of their communities. The Association -- ACRL is a leader in transforming the scholarly communication system. ACRL is recognized as a leader in building collaborative relationships. ACRL is recognized as a key player in higher education. Other higher education organizations recognize the value of partnering with ACRL to achieve common goals. ACRL's programming engages all personnel in academic and research libraries. ACRL is recognized as the leader in setting standards for academic and research libraries. ACRL is recognized as the organization that champions issues in support of academic librarianship. Its members perceive ACRL as a flexible, dynamic, and progressive organization. ACRL is recognized as the authority on trends and issues affecting academic and research libraries. ACRL is a global leader in creating, expanding, and transferring academic librarianship's body of knowledge. ALA is a strong advocate of ACRL's priorities, programs, and services. Academic and Research Library Users -- Students, faculty, independent scholars, and administrators are information literate. Students, faculty, independent scholars, and administrators turn to academic and research libraries and librarians as their primary source for information and research needs. Students, faculty, independent scholars, and administrators highly value libraries, the expertise of library personnel, and life-long learning. 100% of faculty, students, and academic administrators use the library. Higher Education -- Administrators, faculty and other members of the academic community recognize ACRL and its members as authorities on knowledge management, creation, collection, preservation, access, and the exchange of information. Administrators, faculty and other members of the academic community seek the expertise of librarians on a wide range of issues. Administrators, faculty and other members of the academic community recognize that librarians are essential members of the institution's decision-making team. Budgets of academic and research libraries are increased to advance changing learning, teaching, and research needs of their users. _46c8517e-572a-4517-b549-e1119e40168cTo lead academic and research librarians and libraries in advancing learning and scholarship._8281b06c-c7d4-45f3-be4d-75cf8b60b0b0Visionary LeadershipACRL has visionary leadership and is open to change, new ideas, and global perspectives.Service to MembersACRL is committed to service to members. Integrity and TransparencyACRL is committed to integrity and transparency. DiversityACRL is committed to diversity of people and ideas. Continuous LearningACRL is committed to continuous learning. Intellectual FreedomACRL is dedicated to the values of higher education, to intellectual freedom, and to upholding "The Library Bill of Rights." LearningACRL and its members are recognized as collaborative leaders in teaching lifelong learning skills, improving techniques for assessing learning outcomes, and in creating environments for discovery. _f01b6763-2161-497d-b98f-a4e73a973b6aHigher Education and Research 1Information Literacy StandardsACRL expands adoption, use and development of information literacy standards._977bf480-26e0-4ecb-a988-6947e86936f31Lifelong Learning SkillsACRL increases members' ability to teach and assess lifelong learning skills. _9f172a8a-dd5e-4241-9769-315660211af42Environments for DiscoveryACRL increases member abilities to create and manage physical and virtual spaces and services as environments for discovery._a1d2fc5b-0dfe-433b-9bba-b80078516fae3ScholarshipACRL and its members are recognized as authorities on knowledge management; and the creation, collection, preservation, access, and exchange of information. _919bc6e7-550f-440d-ba65-d77ebcf00288Higher Education and Research 2Scholarly CommunicationStrengthen ACRL's role in supporting and developing new scholarly communication models._2d79d2a6-9d96-4db0-ae4a-7d6e0e58d3561Research and PublicationContinue to play a leadership role in promoting research and publication in academic and research librarianship thereby creating and disseminating tools and a body of knowledge for the field._bc4648b1-d7b4-40a6-96db-435c5a303a7d2Knowledge ManagementStrengthen ACRL's emphasis on evolving knowledge management systems including, but not limited to, the creation, collection, preservation, access, and exchange of information. _b1241a42-3fee-4c93-9b0a-056f1fc198543Relationships with Learned SocietiesStrengthen ACRL's relationships with learned societies. _b9f6f9b9-85a4-44aa-bd85-7003a1170e3b4AdvocacyACRL has greater influence on the higher education and research environment. _22623b8c-120b-4ed0-9451-c340ff85d7c0Higher Education and Research 3Campus TechnologyIncrease ACRL's influence on campus information, academic, and communication technology priorities. _5586cf7b-1591-4946-b0a0-84f5e8f6454f1Trends and IssuesIncrease ACRL's communication on major trends and issues in libraries._b80a6e1b-8e2b-4cce-b4fe-51056a2f95a12PartnershipsStrengthen partnerships with other organizations._17843b8b-144f-481c-aa9c-86ed4f49d2bc3Public PolicyIncrease ACRL's influence in public policy affecting higher education._e0684fb3-5f64-4a3e-9b74-874ffc63516d4Accrediting EntitiesIncrease ACRL's influence on accrediting entities. _d3516041-e2d8-43f0-b803-cb06da6e1b3e5Continuous LearningACRL provides continuous learning opportunities enabling members to strengthen their effectiveness and achieve recognition as valued contributors to their academic and research communities. _88f2e9d9-b978-4870-b9c8-f8142d839491The Profession 1Programs and Learning OpportunitiesAlign programs and other learning opportunities with member needs and strategic priorities. Increase professional development opportunities focused on assisting librarians in advocating the value of the library. _c24bd954-8330-45ae-8902-773b1993bedc1Information TechnologyIncrease learning opportunities in information technology, including practice, theory, and policy, ensuring appropriate integration throughout ACRL programming. _490c9f0a-cbbc-42c7-b5b2-b51a16c08f612Accessibility and IncentivesIncrease accessibility of learning opportunities and enhance incentives and recognition for member participation. _e8c744b6-3a9b-4dc1-aeb3-e3886e179d543Content and Delivery AgilityIncrease agility in providing cutting-edge content and delivery formats for learning programs and publications._a2ec2739-d790-4674-bc0a-5f792a7e18cd4LeadershipACRL members achieve recognition as leaders and advocates for academic and research libraries. _debd880b-22ed-47c8-a0df-6cc158581e28The Profession 2Member EmpowermentEmpower members to communicate the value of their contributions to learning and scholarship. _2f16c005-3e2e-4921-b5b1-60a63c91be471RecognitionIncrease recognition of the value of libraries and librarians by leaders in higher education, information technology, funding agencies, and campus decision-making._efd19f50-a08e-46e6-b257-8add5f455ad22RecruitmentIncrease ACRL's efforts to support recruitment of new and diverse talent to academic and research librarianship. _bed1c2b2-5c7a-4253-86a5-8d3d0d7af2be3Succession Planning and Leadership DevelopmentIncrease ACRL’s activities in support of succession planning and leadership development at every level in academic and research libraries. _64efb3a2-8bf5-438b-8540-4367969492194Information TechnologyAcademic and research librarians are leaders in using information and academic technologies to create and manage information resources and to deliver library and information services. _0f081d5b-6aa4-47f3-947b-1457b38498aaThe Profession 3Leadership and Expertise in ITSupport the development and recognition of academic and research librarians as leaders and experts in information technology applications in libraries. _57eae12b-3e47-448c-a805-eaed40982c1e1PartnershipsBuild ACRL's capacity to partner with other technology-oriented higher education organizations to develop standards and best practices for managing digital libraries and digital library services._43786cde-ed4c-40c3-9376-e51cd5eb7fb42MembershipACRL's membership growth builds on retaining core membership while recruiting from new and diverse communities. _5fbc6e65-688e-4c7d-9d47-c13cd8eaf677The Association 1Appeal Among MembersExpand the appeal of ACRL membership among current members. _de4806df-7be7-43b9-aed9-0922de2fe1151Librarian MembershipIncrease the number of academic and research librarian members. _a0c70e7d-5707-4148-b00b-8ff54bd408742Underrepresented LibrariansIncrease ACRL's membership of underrepresented ethnic and racial academic and research librarians._31523375-0bed-4004-a84d-ce50946bbad63Appeal to Broader CommunitiesIncrease the appeal of ACRL membership to broader communities. _56db19b1-dfeb-41a5-8daf-eabbb993a0294SustainabilityACRL will have the fiscal resources, staff expertise, and organizational structure to advance the association's strategic plan. _a79a852d-85a2-4dc1-a4ad-23845c272892The Association 2Mega – issues are questions that span areas within the Strategic Plan, and that are also reflected in the strategic areas, goal areas and strategic objectives. They reflect concerns and challenges faced by the profession and the association in many areas of the plan, including technology, membership and member services, advocacy, marketing, communication, outreach and liaison, and the environment in which we work and live. Some mega-issues are inclusive of others, some serve as the over-arching questions we all work to address, and some focus energy and inquiry in specific program areas influenced by our changing world. The ACRL Board considers these mega-issues in shaping the framework for addressing these questions through constant revision of the Strategic Plan, and through annual prioritization of member effort, budget, and staff resources. How does the profession stay relevant? How should ACRL structure itself for future success? What role does ACRL play in recruiting aspiring librarians to the profession while improving diversity? What role will ACRL play in ensuring that the profession is leading technology change rather than responding to it? How does ACRL assist its members in communicating the value of the library to faculty, and administrative and academic decision-makers? How does ACRL assist librarians in garnering greater understanding and respect for their profession? How will ACRL assist in promoting information literacy or other library services? How will ACRL assist academic libraries in planning the physical space needed for the library of the future given the increase in virtual research capabilities and changes in pedagogy? How will academic libraries design and deliver programs, including instruction, to users who rely primarily on the library’s web-based content and services? How does ACRL assist libraries engaged in collaboration and cooperative work? What does the academic library of the future look like and how will the association help its members shape both facilities and services to meet future user needs? How will academic libraries manage and improve services to meet the differing needs and preferences of all user groups, including students, staff, faculty, and the public? Fiscal and Human AssetsIncrease and diversify fiscal and human assets. _5e1fa6c0-d3a2-48f8-b4d9-1483fc2c928d1ACRL/ALA RelationshipIncrease the mutual benefits of the ACRL/ALA relationship. _73a0e27a-acbd-48f9-92bc-2df23ae2189c2Use of ITIncrease and improve ACRL's organizational use of information technology._61539bfd-4899-4352-b197-96d750bb001f32006-10-272020-12-312010-02-08http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/aboutacrl/whatisacrl/acrlstratplan/stratplan.cfmArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com