ODU Libraries: Forward-Focused Together: Presentation to Cape Henry (VA) Rotary Club, January 2024

Presentation on the ODU Libraries to members of the Cape Henry Rotary Club, Cape Henry, VA. Topics included an overview of library news and updates, as well as the Libraries' 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, Forward-Focused Together.

1. Forward-Focused, Together January 24, 2024

2. Agenda About Me About the ODU Libraries Our New Strategic Plan Highlights & Upcoming Projects How Can You Help?

3. About Me Dean of Libraries, Old Dominion University, July 2022 to present Associate Director for Public Services, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2019 to 2022 Director of User Services & Resource Sharing, University of Maryland, 2012 to 2019 Subject Librarian, University of Maryland, 2006-2012 Librarian for the College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, 2002-2005 MA English (2006) and Master of Library Science (2002), University of Maryland; BA English (1999), Shippensburg University (PA)

4. About the ODU Libraries

5. About the ODU Libraries 3 Libraries (soon to be 4) 75 staff (Faculty, Librarians, and Classified Staff) Annual budget ~$10 million (~$4 million for collections, 90% electronic) 1 million print volumes FDLP “Center of Excellence” for NOAA and Dept of the Navy

6. Our Libraries

7. Strategic Focus Areas

8. Strategic Intersections

9. Special Collections & University Archives

10. ODU Digital Commons A digital repository for ODU faculty and student research works, hosted journals, yearbooks, and more 19,488 documents 4.4 million all-time downloads 1.2 million downloads in 2023 Free and fully searchable

11. 13 Coming Spring 2024!

12. Forward-Focused, Together Gathering user feedback to improve public spaces and services Upgrading spaces and technology in all 3 libraries, focusing on accessibility Overhauling our website and e-resource processes Integrating staff, collections, and operations from EVMS Downsizing outdated general collections; focusing on Special Collections, digital collections, and Naro Creating communication, branding, and advancement plans Assessing and addressing workplace climate and DEIA

13. How Can You Help the Libraries? Join the Friends of the Libraries Join the Community Advisory Board or Naro Video Advisory Board Partner with us to provide technology or services to students DONATE!

14. Thank You! Questions? Timothy Hackman Dean of University Libraries [email protected]