OhioLINK Strategic Framework

I am pleased to be able to share this strategic framework to help OhioLINK focus and prioritize its consortial planning through the next few years.

Thanks to our steering committee for their guidance and feedback, as well as all the library directors and staff who participated in group discussions and a wide-reaching survey.

One note: I’d like to clarify that when we speak of OhioLINK in this framework, we are referring to the consortium and its members, not just the staff in OhioLINK’s central office. We are all OhioLINK.

Now the hard work begins! OhioLINK liaisons will start working with OhioLINK Policy Teams to develop objectives that support this vision.

Please check back to monitor our progress. This page will evolve as we add specific initiatives under the relevant directions.

Best,

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Amy Pawlowski
Executive Director, OhioLINK

OhioLINK's Strategic Framework

Our Strategic Framework is a blueprint that will guide our future work. It provides high-level areas of focus which OhioLINK staff and member libraries will use to develop and prioritize the projects, goals, and objectives that move us toward our vision. The broad Strategic Directions are supported by 26 finite objectives. The objectives were developed by OhioLINK Policy Teams and approved by the OhioLINK Library Advisory Council.

Our Strategic Directions

Lead Coordinated Shared Solutions
We work together to develop innovative and efficient solutions to best serve our communities.
Objectives

  • Complete a successful Request for Proposal process for ILS Migration.

  • Provide faculty with affordable learning training, librarian assistance, and financial support to explore open educational resources (OER) for course materials.

  • Analyze the open access marketplace for cost-neutral opportunities.

  • Develop an online knowledgebase for database maintenance and clean-up projects for member libraries.

  • Monitor inclusive cataloging efforts and seek out opportunities for OhioLINK participation.

  • Help library staff prepare for upcoming changes to cataloging processes anticipated from the RDA Toolkit Restructure and Redesign Project.

  • Monitor development of the Open Cataloging Rules and investigate the possibility of OhioLINK involvement.

  • Develop and implement measurable success metrics for eTutoring program.

Develop Strong Value Propositions
We analyze data and share the stories that demonstrate the value and impact of OhioLINK and of our libraries.
Objectives

  • Define the value of OhioLINK’s resources and services and develop communication strategies for decision makers and influencers.

Advance Research, Learning, and Scholarship
We develop and manage resources, services, and tools that support student success, research innovation, and knowledge creation.
Objectives

  • Provide faculty with affordable learning training, librarian assistance, and financial support to explore open educational resources (OER) for course materials.

  • Analyze the open access marketplace for cost-neutral opportunities.

  • Increase awareness of OhioLINK print lending services on campuses.

  • Develop online knowledgebase for database maintenance and clean-up projects for local implementation.

  • Continue Central Catalog database maintenance and clean-up projects to improve the user experience and reduce future maintenance demands.

Engage Our Communities
We actively foster opportunities for meaningful engagement and knowledge exchange among members, community and professional partners, key stakeholders, and constituents.
Objectives

  • Complete a successful Request for Proposal process for ILS Migration.

  • Increase awareness of OhioLINK print lending services on campuses

  • Ensure print lending training documents are up to date.

  • Monitor inclusive cataloging efforts and seek out opportunities for OhioLINK participation.

  • Help library staff prepare for upcoming changes to cataloging processes anticipated from the RDA Toolkit Restructure and Redesign Project.

  • Monitor the Open Cataloging Rules and investigate OhioLINK’s possible involvement.

  • Develop and implement measurable success metrics for eTutoring program.

Plan and Manage Resources Effectively
We steward resources responsibly to position our consortium for sustained change and growth.
Objectives

  • Complete a successful Request for Proposal process for ILS Migration.

  • Define the value of OhioLINK’s resources and services and develop communication strategies for decision makers and influencers.

  • Analyze the open access marketplace for cost-neutral opportunities.

  • Ensure resource packages align with member content needs.

  • Analyze modern options for print sharing among member libraries.

 

Download a PDF of the Strategic Framework.