The document summarizes the agenda and key points from a University Libraries meeting. It discusses the Libraries' strategic planning process and goals for the next 5 years, results from a recent user survey, upcoming initiatives and priorities, and the introduction of a new Community Advisory Board to support the Libraries. Community feedback was solicited on how to make the Advisory Board most impactful in advocating for the Libraries and connecting it to important stakeholders.

1. Old Dominion University Libraries
Timothy Hackman
Dean of Libraries
Forward-Focused, Together
May 10, 2023

2. Our Program
• Welcome & Acknowledgements
• State of the University Libraries, 2022-2023
• Strategic Planning and Goals, 2023 & Beyond
• Q&A
• Friends of the ODU Libraries Presentation
• Introducing the University Libraries Community Advisory Board
• Community Advisory Board Discussion
• Adjourn

3. What’s New from 2022-2023?
• New Dean of Libraries
• Libraries’ Audit & LibQual+ Survey completed
• Strengthening MLIS Partnership
• EVMS Merger Planning
• New Hires: Outreach & Instruction Archivist, Head of Learning
Commons and Branch Libraries, Budget Reconciliation Specialist,
Naro Video Curator
• For More: FY2022 Annual Report: https://tinyurl.com/ULAR22
Spring 2023 Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ULNewsS23

4. Future Information Professionals
Internship Program
• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, IMLS
• $219,982 to support undergraduate interns and coaches for
recruitment of BIPOC library & information science professionals
• Co-Principle Investigators Lucy Wittkower, Leanne Hillery (Libraries),
Sue Kimmel (ODU MLIS)
• Details: https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/re-252368-ols-22

5. LibQual+ 2022 Results
• 1,357 respondents (65% increase from 2015)
• Assessment Areas:
• Library Use
• Affect of Service
• Information Control
• Library as Place
• Information Literacy
• Performing as well as or better than
peers despite fewer staff and less
funding

6. LibQual+
2022 Results:
Key Findings
• Distance learners/online library users have increased,
doubling from 15.07% of participants in 2015 to 30.98% in
2022
• Participant use of online resources remained steady from
2015 to 2022 but use of resources at the physical
libraries dropped
• Perceptions of quality of service increased significantly in
several areas including: giving users individual attention,
employees who are consistently courteous, and
dependability in solving problems
• Perceptions of the Libraries’ role in information literacy
increased significantly
• Faculty perceptions of Information Control were below
minimum in 2015. In 2022, this area increased to above the
minimum for faculty
• Undergraduate students’ perceptions of group study space
increased significantly from 2015-2022

7. What’s Coming Up for FY23 & Beyond?
• Strategic Planning, Implementation & Assessment
• Hiring: Social Sciences and Engineering & Physical Sciences Librarians,
Blank Foundation Curator of Music Collections
• Naro Video Advisory Board and Community Advisory Board planning,
programming, and community building
• EVMS Library Integration
• Accessibility improvements
• ASERL membership; EAST participation (with VIVA)
• Learning Commons & Branch Libraries planning and refresh
• Engagement, engagement, engagement!

9. Forward-Focused: Where Innovation Meets
Possibilities - ODU Strategic Plan, 2023-2028
7 Goals:
Academic Excellence
Branding, Marketing, and Communication
Corporate/Community Partnerships & Economic Development
Philanthropic Giving & Alumni Engagement
Research Growth
Strategic Enrollment Growth
Student Engagement & Success

10. University Libraries Strategic Planning,
2023-2028
Our Core Purpose
The ODU Libraries exist to inspire and empower the ODU Community to learn, grow, and create.
Our Core Values
Access
We believe that the Libraries should provide free and equal access to information for all people of the ODU community. All
information resources provided by the Libraries should be readily and equitably accessible to all library users.
Equity of Opportunity
We believe in the fundamental right and ability of every person to learn and to transform themselves and their communities by
learning.
Continuous Growth
We believe in inspiring engaged learning among users and staff through the ongoing development of knowledge and by
applying our expertise to the continuous improvement of resources, services, and spaces.
Collaboration
We believe in being active agents and collaborators in the educational, research, and community engagement mission of
the institution. We build relationships and work together toward shared goals that align with our Core Purpose and Values.

11. University Libraries Strategic Planning,
2023-2028
Environmental Scan
• Effects of COVID-19
• Focus on DEIA
• Flat Budgets vs. Inflation & User Expectations
• Open Access, OERs, New licensing models
• Open Science and Research Data Frameworks
• Enrollment Challenges
• Emerging technologies
Environmental & Competitive Analyses
• Activity Analysis, Five Forces Analysis
•  SWOT Analysis

12. University Libraries Strategic Planning,
2023-2028
Major Strengths
1. Expertise in teaching information literacy to support the
educational mission of ODU
2. Expertise in information organization & scholarly publishing to
support the research mission of ODU
3. Building unique collections & electronic resources to meet both
the educational and research missions of ODU
4. Creating flexible spaces with integrated technology to meet
our diverse users’ needs

13. University Libraries Strategic Planning,
2023-2028
Major Opportunities
1. Diversifying our funding sources to sustain and build our services,
spaces, and collections
2. Evolving our organizational structure to meet our users’ changing
needs
3. Upgrading our technology infrastructure to support the next
generation of library and information services
4. Continuously developing our talented staff and librarians to
fully engage with our community

14. How Can You Help?
• Advocacy & Education on key issues
• Scholarly publishing landscape
• Research data infrastructure
• Information literacy & ODU’s QEP
• Special Collections & University Archives
• Advocacy for Funding within and outside of ODU
• Contributions to ODU strategic goals
• Research collections for a Carnegie R1 institution
• Updated and improved facilities
• Staffing to support students and faculty
• Programming and outreach
• Feedback on the Libraries’ strategic directions for your classroom,
industry, community

15. Thank You! Questions?
• Upcoming Libraries’ Events: https://ww1.odu.edu/library/calendar
• Naro-Minded Screening Series:
• May 25 – Police Story III: SuperCop (Naro Cinema)
• June 6 – Close Encounters of the Third Kind (ODU Le Planetarium)
• June 8 - The Watermelon Woman (Naro Cinema)
June 2 - Beyond the Mat, Behind the Curtain: A Panel
Discussion with ODU Libraries and Virginia
Championship Wrestling (University Theater)

16. BREAK!

17. Introducing the Community Advisory Board
Friends of the Libraries Members
Basic Members - $50/year
Sponsor Members - $100/year
Community Advisory Board
12-18 Members plus
Dean of Libraries & Libraries staff reps
University Advancement rep
Executive Committee
Officers, Dean of Libraries
At Large Members
Committee Chairs

18. Introducing the Community Advisory Board
The mission of the Community Advisory Board is to promote the interests of and
secure financial support for the Old Dominion University Libraries and to serve as
an advocate for the value of the Libraries to the university, the larger Hampton
Roads community, and potential donors. Specifically, the Board strives to:
1. Assist in securing funds for the Libraries…
2. Promote interest in the Libraries… and promote a fuller understanding of the
role of the modern academic library in higher education
3. Assist the University Libraries in publicizing its resources, services, and
programming
4. Encourage gifts of unique and/or high value materials to Special Collections and
University Archives…
5. Recruit new members to the Friends of the Libraries and the Community
Advisory Board and advise the Dean of Libraries on membership decisions

19. Discussion Questions
1. What would motivate you to be involved with a Community
Advisory Board?
2. What would be the most important benefit of Advisory Board
participation for you?
3. How do the Libraries contribute to developing employees for
your field/industry?
4. What are the most important things the Advisory Board can
offer the Libraries and ODU?
5. What community groups should we target for potential
participation in the Advisory Board?

20. Next Steps
• Call for Advisory Board Membership (Summer 2023)
• ODU Libraries Strategic Planning feedback (Summer 2023)
• Initial Board Member appointments (by Fall 2023)
• First meeting and meeting schedule (early Fall 2023)
• Planning for first year and longer-term goals and Friends
membership campaign (Fall 2023-Spring 2024)