BAAC – Strategic Needs of the MU Libraries 1

2 Outline  Overview of the MU Libraries  Current Status of the Libraries  The Case for Library Support  MU Libraries Funding Strategy  Questions

An Overview of the MU Libraries MU Libraries – Mission Statement In support of the teaching, research, service and economic development programs of this internationally distinguished university, the MU Libraries acquire, preserve and make accessible scholarly resources; enhance teaching and learning; facilitate discovery; and provide innovative services, to achieve a single overarching purpose: to anticipate and to serve the needs of our users. 3

An Overview of the MU Libraries  Ellis Library and seven other specialized libraries on campus  Health Sciences Library (serving Medical, Nursing, Health Professions)  Veterinary Medicine  Engineering  Journalism (including Missourian Newspaper Library)  Geology Library  Mathematical Sciences Library  University Archives  Staffing  48 librarians/archivists; 97 support staff; 193 students (52 FTE)  Collections  4M printed books and documents; 50K journal s (in print and online)  Digital repository of MU scholarship (MOspace) with 20K items available  Annual Expenditures 4

Expenditures of the MU Libraries 5

6 Current Status of MU Libraries

ARL Rank, Collections Expenditures, and Staffing for Selected Public University Members of AAU 7

Current Status of MU Libraries 8

9 Rankings of AAU/ARL Health Sciences Libraries, by total materials expenditures

10 The Case for Library Support MU SOP Funding Criteria Themes and Levers/Categories of Actions: 3. Grow MU’s high-impact research and creative activity by enhancing campus infrastructure and other resources 3.3 Provide the scholarly infrastructure for libraries, research collections, and scholarly communication to ensure faculty and student success (See: page 10.)

11 MU Libraries Funding Strategy Renewing MU Libraries 1. Scholarly Resources 2. Research Services 3. Digital Initiatives

MU Libraries Funding Strategy 1. Scholarly Resources MU=$10M current materials expenditures ISU=$13M current materials expenditures Peer average: $15M  Examples of needed resources:  JSTOR online journals archive ($1M)  Web of Science ($380K) 12

MU Libraries Funding Strategy 2. Research Services Subject specialist librarian positions, to enhance the work of individual researchers and research teams Positions needed: Two Health Sciences research positions One each in Life Sciences, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences One in Digital Humanities One in Entrepreneurship/Business 13

MU Libraries Funding Strategy 3. Digital Initiatives MOspace, MU’s digital archive of scholarship produced on campus Digital Curator positions Web Development Librarian 14

MU Libraries Funding Strategy Tandem Strategy:  Support for Student Success together with  Partnership in Research Dual Funding Sources :  Student Success Focus via Student Library Fee together with  Research Focus via MU SOP strategic allocation 15

16 Conclusion  Overview of the MU Libraries  Current Status of the Libraries  The Case for Library Support  MU Libraries Funding Strategy

New Initiatives Support: “There is little question that without Anne’s effort and dedication, there would be no digital humanities organization at MU. Anne is an exemplar of the crucial and vital role librarians play in facilitating research and scholarly activity at the leading-edge of new developments in technology.” Twyla Gibson, Assistant Professor & Director, Digital Humanities Commons University of Missouri iSchool Anne Barker, Associate Director, Digital Humanities Commons; Interim Head of Ellis Reference, RAIS Division - Resource for faculty and graduate students - Organizer, campus-wide programming (Digital Humanities Colloquia) - Catalyst for collaboration - Member, MU Cyber- infrastructure Council

Research Involvement: “Diane Johnson is a vital member of major research synthesis projects. She has been a co-investigator on multiple National Institutes of Health meta-analysis and meta- synthesis grants. Her expertise makes these large highly competitive grants fundable and ensures that meaningful funded projects are completed.” Vickie Conn, Associate Dean for Research, Sinclair School of Nursing Diane Johnson, Assistant Director for Information Resources & Services, Health Sciences Library - Co-PI on meta-analysis NIH grants with School of Nursing Faculty - Clinical librarian for Internal Medicine Department, School of Medicine

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