ASERL Strategic Planning

2010-2013

Responses from Member Survey

Overview

• 18 of 38 ASERL libraries responded

• Frequent consensus amongst the respondents, but what about non-respondents?

• Does non-response imply satisfaction/agreement with ASERL’s programming?

Review of Current Strategic Plan

• In general, support for existing strategy

• Implicit/explicit interest in fostering greater collaboration in next 3 – 5 years

• Ongoing interest in improving access to ASERL collections as over-arching goal

• Some interest in improving diversity in ASERL libraries as an explicit part of ASERL’s strategy

Review of Current Strategic Plan

• Some fatigue with ongoing discussions of existing ASERL programs, such as Kudzu and gov-docs, group purchasing, etc.

• Some interest in divvying-up issues with other consortia, such as ARL, CIC, etc: Allowing the “owner” to address the issue so others can focus on different matters

Ideas for the Future

• “Inventory” of ASERL’s programming compared to CIC / GWLA peers – interest in developing ties with provosts?

• Better ties between ASERL and accreditation bodies

• Foster more opportunities for AULs and others to interact with ASERL counterparts

• Develop improved library assessment tools

Perceived Benefits of ASERL Membership(in descending order of importance)

1. Networking among library deans/directors

2. Opportunities to learn about emerging issues at meetings

3. Easy access to email discussions with other deans about issues

4. Group purchasing for commonly-desired products/services

5. Opportunities for AUL’s & others to interact with colleagues

ROI

• Right now, no ASERL member expects to receive the full cost of their dues back via savings in group purchases, etc.

• Most expect some mix of tangible and intangible returns on their ASERL dues expenditure

• Expectations for tangible returns are expected to increase in future

Small Group Discussions

Group 1: Options for / Interest in “deep collaboration” within ASERL?

Group 2: Desired benefits from building/expanding engagement with provosts, accreditation agencies, etc?

Group 3: ASERL in 2013: What new programs / activities would be most valuable? (e.g., assessment, diversity, others?) What can be cut?