September 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024
Updated May 15, 2024
1. Transform library space and services to offer technology-rich, multi-functional areas, and services that inspire excellence
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Launch the renovated Schulich Library of Physical Science, Life Science and Engineering | Associate Dean, Research and Scholarship | Complete |
| 1.2 Deliver the McGill University Collections Centre in Valleyfield | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | Complete |
| 1.3 Move collections and deliver library services at the Collections Centre |
Associate Dean, Collections Services |
In progress |
| 1.4 Realize the Fiat Lux project | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 1.5 Fundraise an additional $50 million dollars for Fiat Lux | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 1.6 Develop the Libraries' services program for the New Vic Project | Vice-Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 1.7 Formalize the renovation and deferred maintenance processes throughout the library system, identify and implement prioritized and approved projects | Director of Administration | In progress |
| 1.8 Plan and prepare for the post-pilot phase at 550 Sherbrooke | Vice-Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 1.9 Provide training and resources for all staff to thrive in new environments | Director of Administration | In progress |
| 1.10 Develop and implement across branch libraries robust, forward-thinking, and cross-disciplinary programming in the following areas: Digital Scholarship, Research Data Management, Knowledge Syntheses, and Geospatial data and information | Associate Dean, Research & Scholarship | Complete |
| 1.11 Develop and implement open science and open data program. Continue to support open-access activities | Associate Dean, Research & Scholarship | In progress |
| 1.12 Investigate opportunities for Open Education Resources | Associate Dean, Research & Scholarship | Not yet started |
| 1.13 Develop an action plan to restructure and strengthen McGill University Archives | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | Complete |
| 1.14 Evaluate library spaces and signage to make the best use of each in the interest of improving functionality for students | Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning | In progress |
| 1.15 Establish the borrowing collection at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library | Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning | In progress |
2. Ensure stewardship of print materials
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 Plan the conservation of printed collections | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 2.2 Plan for the expansion of the Collections Centre | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
3. Maximize the impact of McGill Libraries' significant holdings by enhancing digital access to and engagement with its collections
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Develop an infrastructure plan for McGill's digital content that includes guiding principles and processes to scale, preserve, implement and sustain digital technology at McGill |
Associate Dean, Library Technology |
Complete |
| 3.2 Digital collections and digitization strategy |
Associate Dean, Library Technology |
In progress |
| 3.3 Ensure security of McGill Libraries' digital systems and content |
Associate Dean, Library Technology |
In progress |
4. Deepen McGill Libraries' commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as Indigenous initiatives through the creation of formal action plans
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 Deepen engagement with equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility (EDIA) work through the development of an action plan that advances EDIA in Library collections, services, spaces, and staffing |
Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives |
In progress |
| 4.2 In collaboration with the Office for Indigenous Initiatives, formalize the Libraries' Indigenous initiatives through the development of an action plan that advances Indigenous participation, representation, and reconciliation in Library collections, services, spaces, and staffing | Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives | In progress |
5. Create a strong sense of community and purpose-driven work and empower McGill Libraries' staff to feel listened to, safe, and acknowledged through enhanced communication, collaborative decision-making, and knowledge sharing
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Foster employee engagement by strengthening two-way, internal communication efforts to enhance decision-making practices | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 5.2 Increase the effectiveness of our hiring, onboarding and retention practices | Director of Administration | In progress |
| 5.3 Evaluate workplace environment in ROAAr and create an action plan based on results | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 5.4 Strengthen organizational operations with updated documentation and tools | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
6. Strengthen the Libraries' reputation and awareness of its services with the McGill community
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 Redesign the Libraries' website |
Vice-Dean of Libraries |
In progress |
| 6.2 Develop and implement communications plan to raise the visibility of library services | Vice-Dean of Libraries | In progress |
