Introduced in 2022, our Strategic Framework is a blueprint to guide the consortium's work. It provides high-level areas of focus that OhioLINK staff and member libraries will use to develop and prioritize the projects and goals to move us toward our vision. The broad Strategic Directions are supported by finite objectives, which are 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
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Complete a successful migration to Ex Libris' Alma/Primo (through 2025).
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Provide faculty with affordable learning training, librarian assistance, and financial support to explore open educational resources (OER) for course materials.
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Analyze the open access marketplace for cost-neutral opportunities.
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Develop an online knowledgebase for database maintenance and clean-up projects for member libraries.
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Monitor efforts of inclusive cataloging, Open Rules for Cataloging, and the RDA Toolkit Restructure and Redesign Project for potential opportunities and benefits for the OhioLINK community.
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Implement changes found in eTutoring needs assessment to better meet the need of the community and students.
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Work with the ETD Council to test, review, and finalize procedures for the OhioLINK office to review published ETDs for accessibility.
- Develop Strong Value Propositions
- We analyze data and share the stories that demonstrate the value and impact of OhioLINK and of our libraries.
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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.
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Provide faculty with affordable learning training, librarian assistance, and financial support to explore open educational resources (OER) for course materials.
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Analyze the open access marketplace for cost-neutral opportunities.
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Develop online knowledgebase for database maintenance and clean-up projects for local implementation.
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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.
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Complete a successful migration to Ex Libris' Alma/Primo (through 2025).
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Ensure print lending training documents are up to date.
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Monitor efforts of inclusive cataloging, Open Rules for Cataloging, and the RDA Toolkit Restructure and Redesign Project for potential opportunities and benefits for the OhioLINK community.
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Implement changes found in eTutoring needs assessment to better meet the need of the community and students.
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Work with the ETD Council to test, review, and finalize procedures for the OhioLINK office to review published ETDs for accessibility.
- Plan and Manage Resources Effectively
- We steward resources responsibly to position our consortium for sustained change and growth.
Objectives
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Complete a successful migration to Ex Libris' Alma/Primo (through 2025).
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Identify and assess opportunities within the new system for improving management of shared resources.
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Define the value of OhioLINK’s resources and services and develop communication strategies for decision makers and influencers.
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Analyze the open access marketplace for cost-neutral opportunities.
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Ensure resource packages align with member content needs.
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Analyze modern options for print sharing among member libraries.
Download a PDF of the Strategic Framework.
