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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE STRATEGIC PLANMission
Vision The ACRL Distance Learning Section will establish itself as the leading association-based resource for information, expertise, guidance, collaboration, and advocacy for distance learning library services within the Association of College and Research Libraries, the profession, and higher education. 1. Strategic Initiative: The Distance Learning Section will become the acknowledged leader in developing and articulating effective practices in distance learning library services.
A. Publicize effective practices for distance learning library services through increased public relations and marketing efforts B. Promote visibility of the Section through the wide distribution of the DLS brochure C. Identify, make available (on the DLS Web page), and update outcomes assessment tools based on ACRL guidelines (and using the ACRL task force study on outcomes assessment posted on the Web) D. Disseminate and promote the use of the ACRL Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services through meetings, professional publications, accrediting agencies, conference programs and presentations within home institutions, and state library associations Responsibility: *
Timelines: Ongoing for all
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2. Strategic Initiative: The Distance Learning Section will address the major forces affecting distance learning library services as identified in the DLS Environmental Scan. Objective: To develop Section activities that reflect changes, developments, and trends in the external environment Actions: A. Revise the Environmental Scan to identify trends and impact factors prior to the next strategic planning cycle B. Assess Section activities annually in light of its strategic plan and that of ACRL in order to respond to the needs of its members C. Participate in regular five-year reviews as mandated by ACRL D. Review all DLS committee charges annually and refer changes to the Vice-Chair Responsibility: *
Timelines: See Actions above
* It is assumed that individual Section members will play an active role in supporting the DLS Strategic Plan 3. Strategic Initiative: The Distance Learning Section will provide support for its members.
C. Create an intern program to encourage participation in Section committees D. Promote awareness of DLS for members through the DLS brochure, listserv, Web page, and other venues
Responsibility: * A. Communication Committee; Membership Committee; Research Committee; Web Committee; B. Executive Committee and Past Chair C. Instruction Committee D. Membership Committee; Web Committee E. Membership Committee
Timelines: Ongoing
* It is assumed that individual Section members will play and active role in supporting the DLS Strategic Plan 4. Strategic Initiative: The Distance Learning Section will seek ways to work closely with other sections of ACRL and divisions of ALA. Objective: To improve section collaboration within ALA Actions: A. Encourage the active involvement of the ACRL Board liaison in Section discussions and activities B. Identify collaborative partners within ALA C. Network with other ACRL sections
E. Network with librarians through state and regional ACRL chapters F. Collaborate with ACRL on promoting DLS discussion group and conference programs
Responsibility: * A. Chair B. Liaison Committee; Executive Committee C. Liaison Committee; Executive Committee; Research Committee
Timelines: Ongoing
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ACRL * It is assumed that individual Section members will play an active role in supporting the DLS Strategic Plan 5. Strategic Initiative: The Distance Learning Section will seek collaborative partners outside ALA. Objective: To improve the visibility of the Section beyond ALA Actions: A. Identify associations outside the library profession for collaboration and participation in their activities (e.g., AAHE, Distance Learning Association, EduCause) B. Participate in joint pre-conference and conference programs C. Work with commercial vendors in the distance learning arena on appropriate issues to foster discussion and research. Responsibility: * A. Liaison Committee; Executive Committee B. Liaison Committee; Executive Committee C. Executive Committee; Liaison Committee Timelines:
Special resource implications: Travel funds External presenters fees/funding * It is assumed that individual Section members will play an active role in supporting the DLS Strategic Plan 6. Strategic Initiative: The Distance Learning Section will offer professional development opportunities for librarians and serve as an advocate for librarians implementing services for distance learning library services. Objective: To provide effective educational and consulting services by utilizing the knowledge and leadership skill of DLS members Actions: A. Create and make available electronically a consultant/advisory database of resources and contacts that includes free as well as fee-based services B. Create mentoring programs for those new to distance learning librarianship C. Share best practices D. Conduct and evaluate needs assessment surveys E. Disseminate information about distance learning via conference programs, DLS Newsletter, Web page, etc. Responsibility: * A. Electronic Resources Committee; Instruction Committee; Membership Committee; Research Committee; Statistics Committee; Web Committee; B. Instruction Committee
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Special resource implications: Survey preparation and dissemination
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