| Department/School/Administrative Unit University Libraries |
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| GOAL 3: APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT -- Presentation and exchange of knowledge and ideas are facilitated by appropriate spaces |
Intended Educational (Student), Research or Service Outcomes, Administrative Objectives or Expected Results (In this section, clearly articulate the expected results related to each goal. Try to make the objectives results-oriented). It is best to specify the objectives for each goal--e.g., Goal 1 may have two objectives labeled as Objective 1a and Objective 1b)
| OBJECTIVE 3: Patrons will experience an inviting, safe, secure and resourceful environment that nurtures creative thinking, productivity and intellectual fulfillment (Satisfaction) |
- Performance Criteria/Indicators for Success
- Contrasting venues for study and reflection ranging from wide open rooms, smart presentation rooms, and small, intimate spaces.
- Easy to retrieve books from library shelves that are well maintained and uncrowded
- Clean, well-maintained, fully functioning ergonomic equipment and furniture
- Sufficient stack space for existing collections and growth
- Adequate study space for individuals, groups, and visiting scholars
- Adequate space for readers and staff
- Adequate environmental control
- Conformity to ADA standards
- Security and safety incidents minimized or eliminated.
- Performance Activities
- Provide free and equal access to all patrons per American Library Association's guidelines
- Provide special terminals, materials and aids for the physically challenged
- Provide expanded access to facilities in off-peak hours
- Provide a diversity of seating and study options
- Creating spaces for quiet study and contemplation, and relaxation
- Provide clear and appropriate signage
- Methods of Assessment
- Survey to assess satisfaction levels of different categories of users
- Use of Findings
- Revise policies and procedures
- Update resources or get new equipment
- Adjust staffing patterns to ensure adequate coverage to meet specialized needs of users
- Feedback Channel and Assessment Timeline
- Library-faculty assessment committee
- Library administrators
- University Assessment Committee
- University administrators
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