15 OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND PRESS
Demands on Space
Evolving models of teaching, learning, and research require flexible
spaces and our users’ success depends on access and availability of
these spaces. As the Oregon State University population grows, more
space and resources will be needed for individual and group work within
the Valley, Guin, and OSU-Cascades Libraries. Continuing to move from
print to digital resources will open up physical space to accommodate
increased emphasis on collaborative learning.
Need for Diversified Funding
Funding continues to be a high priority in higher education. OSU Libraries
and Press must actively diversify our revenue stream by increasing
private and grant funding resources.
Telling Our Story
As OSU Libraries and Press evolve, we must communicate these
changes to patrons and stakeholders and demonstrate our value to the
University. OSU Libraries and Press need to more broadly convey our
impact on teaching, research, and community engagement.
Workforce Excellence
As the roles of OSU Libraries and Press faculty and staff change,
innovation and engagement must be supported to sustain a cohesive
culture of excellence. We can achieve this through career workforce
opportunities and departmental cross-training.
On-site library use
has soared with gate
counts increasing
24 percent between
AY2008-09 and
AY2011-12 for the
Valley Library.
