Objectives for 2009-10

A focus on our constituents and their work to support the mission of Luther College

  • Original
    • Continue implementation for co-location of service points in Preus Library. [User Services, Library, Executive Director]
    • Collect, share, and celebrate the stories of our LIS users in LIS marketing initiatives [Executive Director]

Support for students

  • Original
    • Develop a sustainable and expandable framework for information literacy. [Library]
    • Evaluate and define LIS’ support for students. [User Services]

Support for faculty

  • Original
    • Continue developing written service level agreements for support of academic departments. [Library, User Services]
    • Repurpose the Academic Technology and Learning Resources Committee. [Executive Director]
    • Evaluate expanded use of eportfolio technologies. [User Services]
    • Expand multimedia training and education. [User Services]
    • Develop and offer training and instruction on student learning styles. [User Services, Library]

Support for administration

  • Original
    • Implement Colleague Advancement. [Application Development]
    • Develop an institutional plan for digital document management and workflow. [Application Development, Archives]
    • Improve reporting for staff and faculty taking advantage of Datatel ODS data orchestrator, Crystal Reports, stored computed columns, and easier SQL logic for table joins. [Application Development]
    • Consolidate and simplify e-commerce transaction processing. [Application Development]
    • Research online room draw solutions that work with Datatel for Residence Life. [Application Development]
    • Research software solutions to track students of concern for Student Life and Student Academic Support Services [Application Development]

Engaging and collaborating with our peers

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    • Support more than 60% of staff in attending off-campus professional development opportunities or conferences. [All]
    • Pursue expanded local networks of library and information technology professionals. [All]
    • Develop online campus event calendaring in Reason (to replace Myxa), along with training & documentation. [Application Development]

Depth and breadth in resources

  • Original
    • Work toward expanded resources for academic research resources. [Executive Director]
    • Work toward expanded resources for technology refresh cycles. [Executive Director]
    • Complete digitization of Chips and continue digitization of other college publications. [Archives]
    • Expand functionality of my.luther: Next projects are “Check my application status”, “update my address”, “pay advice”, “employee benefits”, “W-2s”, other employee forms, electronic funds transfer, direct deposit for AP checks and payroll checks. Encourage Web Time Entry for permanent staff. Install HTML version of degree audit report. [Application Development]
    • Prepare for acquisition of a new Datatel server and determine timeline for migration to SQL server. [Application Development]
    • Upgrade to Datatel’s User Interface 4.0, web-base “User Experience”. [Application Development]
    • Upgrade EMC (Legato) Networker to new hardware and current software. [Network & Systems]
    • Move Admin-1 and Academic file servers onto new servers using SAN Storage. [Network & Systems]
    • Expansion and upgrade of campus wired and wireless networks in Norby, Jenson, Guest House, Gjerset, Ylvisaker, and Preus Library. [Network & Systems]
    • Upgrade III library system server. [Library, Network & Systems]

Simplicity in product, tool, and service

  • Original
    • Deploy desktop messaging for faculty and staff. [User Services, Network & Systems]
    • Expand deployment of Reason for web content management across campus. [Application Development]
    • Investigate and consolidate long distance billing in our phone switch. [Network & Systems]
    • Explore and deploy Shibboleth/single sign-on for campus use. [Network & Systems]
    • Undertake serials review to advance transition to digital resources. [Library]
    • Reevaluate and improve virus and malware troubleshooting. [User Services]
    • Enable self-service modules for Track-It! and migrate to version 9 [Application Development, User Services]
    • Create a streamlined online process for users to request hardware/software acquisition. [User Services]

Innovation in products, tools, and service

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    • Implement Print Accounting/Metering. [Network & Systems, User Services]
    • Implement KBOX including self service, better workstation imaging, and desktop management features. [User Services, Application Development, Network & Systems]
    • Complete deployment of Odyssey electronic document delivery service. [Library]
    • Determine next steps for digital repositories, collections and cloud computing. [User Services, Library, Archives]
    • Investigate and deploy GIS-enabled content for the Luther website. [Application Development]
    • Expand deployment of Google Search Appliance. [Application Development]
    • Deploy Colleague Studio development tool for Datatel applications. [Application Development]
    • Continue to expand VMWare by moving physical servers to virtual where appropriate reducing energy needs and consumption [Network & Systems]
    • Begin creation of IPv6 networking at Luther [Network & Systems]
    • Explore and plan for desktop virtualization. [User Services, Network & Systems]
    • Explore and expand support for digital audio collection and use in both classroom and general portable venues. [User Services]

Integrated information organization and services

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    • As appropriate pursue geographic consolidation of LIS staff in one facility. [Executive Director]
    • Implement cross-LIS internship opportunities. [Library]
    • Development of comprehensive policy covering copyright and intellectual property. [Executive Director]
    • Host and complete on-site external evaluations. [Library, Executive Director]
    • Collaborate to define co-located service point workflows. [Library, User Services]
    • Expand deployment of an LIS dashboard for regular operations. [Executive Director, All]
    • Review and develop policies governing LIS support of campus events (including audiovisual setup and support). [User Services]‘
    • Develop and publish video marketing materials to introduce users to LIS services. [User Services, Library]

Staff excellence

  • Original
    • Recruitment for Jane Kemp’s position. [Library, Executive Director]
    • Collaborate with the Dean on issues of scholarship and status. [Library, Executive Director]
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