Graham Library & Â鶹ƵµÀ Archives Strategic Plan
The John W. Graham Library and Â鶹ƵµÀ Archives team are pleased to share a new strategic plan that will inform our services, collections and facilities goals from 2024-2029.
To view our strategic plan,  download Graham Library and Â鶹ƵµÀ Archives Strategic Plan 2024-2029 (PDF: 11.1 MB).
We look forward to providing updates on the work and projects the Graham Library and Â鶹ƵµÀ Archives team will be undertaking in support of this plan.
Vision
The John W. Graham Library and Â鶹ƵµÀ Archives are the academic centre of the Trinity and Wycliffe College communities. We are a hub of collaborative learning, knowledge exchange, intellectual inquiry, and research excellence.
Mission
The John W. Graham Library and Â鶹ƵµÀ Archives foster excellence in research, teaching, and learning. Building on our past and looking to the future, we connect our users with the information they need to become engaged global citizens.
Strategic Priorities
1. Leverage and Develop Knowledge
| Objectives : |
Sample Actions: |
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Build unique collections and highlight our rare, special,
and archival materials by bringing them to a wider
audience of researchers and Â鶹ƵµÀ members
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a) Digitize and promote rare, special, and archival collections online.
b) Curate and present collection materials to facilitate discovery and access. |
| Collaborate with our Â鶹ƵµÀ partners to support the research needs in the programs of Trinity and Wycliffe Colleges. |
a) Support academic research networks affiliated with our Colleges.
b) Increase collection diversity by assessing current holdings and developing a policy to build a more inclusive collection |
2. Create a Culture of Collaborative Teaching and Learning
| Objectives: |
Sample Actions: |
| Embed information literacy skills and expertise in the curricula. |
a) Create opportunities to support faculty teaching, from assignment design to research instruction.
b) Draft an information literacy framework for our communities. |
Cultivate collaborative learning communities, both
physical and virtual. |
a) Support professional development for library and archives staff to participate in research and scholarship directly relevant to the library and archives profession. |
3. Develop Inspiring and Welcoming Spaces
| Objectives: |
Sample Actions: |
| Remove barriers to promote enjoyment of the space and access to services. |
a) Develop adaptable physical and virtual spaces that can evolve to meet user needs.
b) Increase physical accessibility of the library and archives. |
| Incorporate sustainability features and practices into our existing and future spaces. |
a) Work with college partners to adapt library and archives facilities for a sustainable future.
b) Improve climate control in the library, with a focus on sustainability. |
4. Cultivate Relationships and Engage Community
| Objectives: |
Sample Actions: |
| Strengthen relationships with current users by exploring innovative and collaborative opportunities. |
a) Identify academic partnerships with groups or individuals that we have not previously pursued.
b) Explore fundraising opportunities with Trinity’s Development & Alumni Affairs department and expand Friends of the Library activities. |
| Anticipate needs of multiple user groups. |
a) Engage the Â鶹ƵµÀ using a variety of communication methods.
b) Establish relationships with Trinity and Wycliffe students and the broader student populations. |
The John W. Graham Library and Â鶹ƵµÀ Archives team are pleased to share a new strategic plan that will inform our services, collections and facilities goals from 2024-2029.