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

B. Implementation of new integrated library system: DRA Web2 access with Z39.50 searching. Exploration of Media Booking and Electronic Reserves options

Systems Librarian; Library staff, especially Circulation and Media Services staff; and CTIS staff.

Fall 2002 and ongoing

We determined that the best service and least cost solution was to remain with the DRA system and upgrade it in stages. Anticipate upgrade to client-server system in August 2002.

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

Librarians, Library liaisons, Department heads and departmental library coordinators.

Ongoing

Continuing assessment of collection goals in light of curricular priorities and budget restraints. Cancellations will be based on usage data and departmental/school consultation. Identification of key areas to target for special funding.

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

E. Development of appropriate materials and equipment fees to sustain library collections and supporting equipment

Library Director, Library Committee, Administration

Ongoing

Complete assessment of student library/equipment fee to augment existing HEAF expenditures for materials and equipment.

A. Work with faculty and librarians at distant sites

Director of Instructional Technology, Phoenix/TexShare Library Directors, Distance Education Faculty, Librarians, especially Reference/Outreach Librarian and Metroplex Librarian.

Ongoing

Will do LibQUAL+ survey Spring 2002 on overall library effectiveness.

A. Rearrangement of functions: 1^st Floor East

Library Director, Library staff, Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

B. Rearrangement of functions: 1^st Floor West

Library Director, Library staff, Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

Ongoing review of options within the facility. Will proceed with more detail when project relocating entrance of library gains priority in University-wide facility plans.

C. Rearrangement of functions: 2^nd Floor West; 4^th Floor West

Library Director, Library staff, Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

Ongoing review of options within the facility.

D. Lighting and HVAC improvements

Library Director, Physical Plant staff

Ongoing

E. 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. Part of the major renovation changes yet to be finalized. Ongoing

F. 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 as part of the major renovation changes yet to be finalized.Ongoing

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 reach 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.