A. Increase on-campus and off-campus access to a variety of electronic products in support of curricular and research activities.

Library Director, Library staff, CTIS staff, other campus personnel as appropriate

Ongoing

Usage is tracked. Increase/decrease in usage will be the measure of success.

B. Implementation of new integrated library system, either as part of system-wide project or as standalone upgrades, including electronic reserves.

Systems Librarian, Library staff, CTIS staff,

Fall 1999. Otherwise, ongoing

System-wide recommendations due Spring, 1999. Funding for Phase I in special allocation requests to legislature in Spring, 1999. Determination in Spring 1999 on TAMU-Commerce future library integrated system. Prepare to purchase and implement standalone electronic reserves system if not part of centralized effort.

C. Review of collection development policies, assessment of materials budget, usage studies, and new title needs.

Librarians, Library liaisons, Department heads

Ongoing

Continuing assessment of collection goals in light of curricular priorities and budget restraints. Due to likely budget cuts, the emphasis must be on cancellation of little-used resources. Cancellations will be based on usage data and departmental/school consultation. A few key titles may be added, based on need.

D. Collection assessment for accreditation reviews, approval processes for CB table updates and support of ExCET improvement.

Library staff, Departmental liaisons, Provost, Department heads.

Ongoing

Complete reviews for NCATE, AASBE and SACS accreditation. Ongoing participation in assessments of new academic programs and their attendant demands on library resources. Development of library strategies to support ExCET successes.

E. Placement of compact shelving in staff areas, rearrangement of first floor, west wing..

Library Director, Library staff, Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

Phase I of library renovation which can be accomplished with existing funds and personnel.

F. Lighting and HVAC improvements

Library Director, Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

Ensure that moves of stacks and other large items result in retention of well-lighted access to collections, study areas, and offices. Improve systems to eliminate consistently hot and cold spots, particularly in the BI room, the computer lab, and other rooms with no external walls or windows.

G. Placement of compact shelving for bound periodicals, rearrangement of first and second floor, east wing.

Library Director, Library staff, Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

Pending structural engineer report and funding.

H. Refurbish library building

Library staff and Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

Carpeting, paint, and general appearance of this 30-year-old building, last renovated in 1982, is tired and aging. This facility is heavily used 18 hours per day. Some functions need to be physically relocated to improve service.

I. Work with faculty and librarians at distant sites

Director of Instructional Technology, Phoenix/AHE/TexShare Library Directors, Distance Education Faculty, Librarians

Ongoing

Identify service needs and coordinate efforts to meet the information needs of students and faculty. Potential for funding initiatives. Possible use of Phoenix Group survey instrument.

J. Integrate Gee Library information into campus Kiosk Project.

Library Director, Systems Librarian, other library staff, and planning committee

Ongoing

Measured by availability of library information in Kiosk project

A. Continue to seek appropriate staffing levels to serve campus community.

Library Director and University Administration

Ongoing

Continue to review staff against SACS and state accreditation standards for university libraries, with the goal to readh 2/3 level of standards for staffing by SACS visit in 2002.

B. Maintain staff expertise

Library Director and staff

Ongoing

Maintain appropriate travel to local, state and national meetings to increase staff responsiveness to changing user service demands. Capitalize on vendor shows and demonstrations for technical staff expertise.

C. Improve equipment support

Library Director and staff

Ongoing

Workstations, seating and equipment should be set up for staff and library users "to do no harm." Initiate staff work area assessment to identify and rectify ergonomic problem areas.

A. Develop funding options

Library Director, Library staff, Development Office, Office of Research

Ongoing

Review goals and determine fundable activities. Develop request documents and present to potential donors. Assessment based on successes and approvals to proceed with formal requests.