11 OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND PRESS
Student-Centered Focus
OSU Libraries and Press are successful when we work with our users and
respond to their needs. As the size and diversity of our user community
evolves, we will continue to work with and listen to our students to
ensure we continue to meet their evolving needs.
Research Stewardship
Because Oregon State University is a land grant institution, the OSU
Libraries and Press have a unique responsibility to disseminate research
and information to the people of Oregon and to work with other cultural
heritage centers statewide to enable learning for all Oregonians.
Collections of Distinction
From digital collections highlighting Linus Pauling to our institutional
repository, OSU Libraries and Press’ digital efforts showcase those
collections and resources unique to Oregon State University.
Additionally, as the only university press in Oregon, the OSU Press
supports the continued intellectual, cultural, and social development of
Oregon and the West.
CHALLENGES
While the OSU Libraries and Press have a number of strengths in key
areas, there are substantial opportunities for improvement as well.
Expanding the Focus of Discovery
As OSU Libraries and Press move forward, we are expanding the
definition of discovery to include highlighting local collections, more
closely integrating interlibrary loan and acquisitions processes, providing
comprehensive data discovery services, and offering a more holistic
search that can return contextual answers to a wide range of questions
about OSU Libraries and Press resources.
Providing Input Into the Curriculum
We will work across campus to create an instruction program that
ensures students develop the tools to be successful at Oregon State
University and in a knowledge-based economy.
The Teaching
and Engagement
Department at
the OSU Libraries
and Press provides
workshops and
instruction reaching
over 30% of
OSU students.
The department
is working on
innovative ways to
enhance student
success and
achievement.
