OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND PRESS 12
Emphasizing the Faculty Librarian Scholar
Sharing our expertise in organizing, curating, and disseminating
information— especially in this time of changing modes of scholarly
communication and swift increases in the volume of information
available—is a critical area of improvement where OSU Libraries and
Press faculty can be partners in the research enterprise.
Telling Our Story
We must strengthen our connections with outside stakeholders. To be
successful, OSU Libraries and Press will continue explaining the impact
that we have on research and education across Oregon, and beyond, to
campus stakeholders, donors, and granting agencies.
NEEDS
Several factors will continue to challenge the OSU Libraries and Press
into the future.
Changing Skill Sets
Changes in the information landscape and our evolving role on campus
require new training and expertise as we transition to digital-based
services and environments. We must also strengthen our role as an
information producer and publisher.
Transitioning Infrastructure
As OSU Libraries and Press advance our digital mission, a strong
information technology infrastructure will remain vital for maintaining
our role as historian and record-keeper, as well as for developing new
methods of access to digital resources.
Letting Go of the Past
New technologies are changing the way in which libraries and presses
deliver information, support research, and curate and preserve
collections. OSU Libraries and Press faculty have a tradition of
developing innovative programs to support the learning and research
process. However, we must be willing to reallocate resources when a
program becomes unnecessary or obsolete. To remain nimble, we must
shift gears when necessary.
