Strategic Plan 2023-2029
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Mission, Vision & Values
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Mission
University Libraries advance the mission of Texas State University through enrichment of teaching, learning, and the research lifecycle. We empower our communities to learn, create, and discover with our learner-centered services and spaces, access to scholarly resources, unique collections, staff expertise, multi-literacy instruction, and digital scholarship initiatives.
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Vision
Eliminate barriers to access and inspire ingenuity by amplifying scholarly research through intentional collaborations with local and global communities.
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Core Values
Innovation
We promote ingenuity, experimentation, and exploration of visionary ideas that embody the diverse perspectives of our staff, our campus, and our communities.
Impact
We embrace data-driven ambitions, responsible stewardship, and perpetually evolving proficiencies that lead to helpful and meaningful contributions to our university and the research and learning ecosystems.
Interconnectivity
We cultivate an atmosphere of respect and belonging by fostering collaboration, inviting engagement, and building meaningful partnerships. Through dynamic spaces, resources, and programming, we connect our community to opportunities that support discovery, intellectual growth, and academic success.
Integrity
We embrace the principles of excellence, honesty, accuracy, reliability, compassion, and transparency in all that we do.
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Strategic Imperatives
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Student Success
Empower student success by enhancing the student experience to increase sense of belonging and career readiness through dynamic co-curricular programming.
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Research Lifecycle
Propel the university's research endeavors by increasing the visibility of research and creative works, expanding our digital presence, and shared innovation to increase scholarly impact.
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Digital Scholarship
Lead the advancement of digital scholarship and research by embracing innovative technologies and methodologies, providing access to digital resources, and empowering scholars to explore novel digital avenues for academic inquiry.
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Strengthening our Capacity
Fuel our organization's growth by fostering a culture of proactive employee engagement, continuous learning, and open communication, while aligning our initiatives with broader institutional priorities for greater effectiveness and excellence.
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