Welcome to the University Libraries' Data Dashboard. This guide provides a wide range of information that tells the story of how we understand and meet the needs of learners, teachers and researchers who use the UL resources, services and facility. We feel strongly about setting goals, strategic planning and program review so that those who work in UL are heading in a unified direction. We also feel strongly about asking for patron feedback, regularly analyzing library data in the forms of inputs, outputs and usage data, and monitoring learning through the assessment of student learning outcomes. This dossier was created to be as transparent as possible. Please let the Associate Dean of UL (uladmin@bgsu.edu) know if you have any questions about this guide or suggestions for how to improve it.
Vision Statement
Preserve the Past, Honor the Present, Envision the Future
The University Libraries aspires to become the heart of learning in the BGSU community, by creating a lively gathering place for teachers and learners, and cultivating a well-chosen collection of resources to inspire them.
Mission Statement
The University Libraries supports the Bowling Green State University mission by:
- advancing scholarship, critical thinking, and creativity for a diverse community of users;
- building, organizing and maintaining focused collections for academic, creative and research interests; and
- teaching users to identify, locate, assess, and effectively use a full range of information resources.
Strategic Goals
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Actively engage stakeholders in relevant initiatives designed to support teaching, learning and research.
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Integrate resources, services and collections in courses, programs, online learning environments and elsewhere as appropriate.
- Promote unique collections and initiatives with internal and external audiences to further BGSU’s reputation and to generate revenue opportunities when possible.
This guide was created and published by Colleen Boff (3-30-2017)