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Writing an annual report for the Pollak Library is one of the responsibilities of the
University Librarian. While this is not one of the most pleasurable aspects of the
UL’s job, the production of the annual report does provide an opportunity for
reviewing accomplishments and for setting institutional goals to be addressed in the
forthcoming year.
An annual report resembles a snapshot. Some specific and finite outcomes can be
reported but, given the continuity of effort and focus required to reach substantive
longer-term goals, much that is included is of a “work-in-progress” nature. This
dynamic is particularly apparent in the Library goals established for the 2000/2001
academic year.
For my column in this issue of Library Update, I thought the readership might find
instructive the opportunity of perusing the specifics of the goals established for the
next academic year. These were included in this year’s annual report and cover a
broad spectrum of the Library’s operations and services. They are incorporated below
exactly as found in the 1999/2000 annual report submitted last month to the Vice President
for Academic Affairs. I believe that for each the intent is largely self-explanatory and,
therefore, I have not added any further background or explanation. I do, however, invite
your reactions and any questions that may arise as you read these. Please direct response
to me via e-mail (rpollard@fullerton.edu), telephone (278-2714), or snail-mail directed to
Library Administration.
- Continue--within available resources--to expand the Library's instruction program,
including a more proactive outreach to selected classes, programs, etc., in the interest
of maximizing the number of students reached as well as the quality of the experience.
- Continue to pursue assessment measures of the effectiveness of the Library's instruction
program, in keeping with WASC recommendations.
- Continue to build collections that directly support the curriculum, by monitoring the
marketplace for electronic information resources that replace, supplement, or enhance
print resources, and by reviewing and selectively weeding the print collections.
- Continue active development of the Library's web site to facilitate instruction in the
use of the Library's resources--both print and electronic--and to provide subject links to
appropriate Internet resources.
- Constitute an internal document delivery team to explore expansion of current programs
(e.g., CARL UnCover) and possible offering of additional services.
- Continue attention on "faculty flow" in the Library and--within available
resources--initiate recruitments that contribute to the Library's current and long-term
needs for subject expertise and a strong tenure-track faculty.
- Pursue--within an improved campus budget environment and a revitalized equipment
replacement process--replacement of student-use computers, given that those procured with
the Group II funds accompanying the "new" building are approaching the limits of
usefulness in an increasingly digital information environment.
- Participate actively in campus discussions and experimentation with Year Round
Operations (a.k.a., State-supported summer session) and distance learning programs.
- Implement Pharos (CSU systemwide unified information access system), including
associated training and integration with the Library's existing online systems.
- Complete the move of TitanCard operations to the Library and its incorporation into the
service area to be shared with the Library's Circulation Section.
- Continue to pursue opportunities for enhancing the physical environment of the first
floor of the south wing.
- Continue working in partnership with University Advancement to build upon development
successes of recent years and to launch campaigns for attracting additional endowments
that enhance the Library's collections and services.
- Explore opportunities for partnering with the CSUF Alumni Association to promote the
Library as a resource, as well as a destination for donations.
Richard
Pollard
University Librarian
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