Mission & Strategic Plan

Vision

The University of Texas Libraries is an essential partner in building a rich and diverse research and learning ecosystem.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Texas Libraries welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe inclusivity is critical to fostering excellence in all of our endeavors.

Strategic Plan

As an essential partner of UT Austin's research and learning ecosystem, the University of Texas Libraries connects people, ideas and resources to fuel student success and world-changing research. Over the next three years, we will expand access to knowledge, advance research and discovery and create transformative opportunities for students and scholars as we work toward becoming the nation’s highest-impact research library.

How We Work

To achieve our strategic goals as a strong academic partner, the University of Texas Libraries invests in the people, services, technologies and infrastructure that amplify our expertise and impact.

  • We value and develop our staff and manage change together.
  • We collaborate across units and campus to strengthen the services and operations that best serve our community.
  • We prioritize knowledge sharing and continuity planning to increase transparency and consistency.
  • We invest in high-impact services and continuously improve the infrastructure and systems that support our work.
Strategic Priorities

 

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We equip students to thrive in a complex future

  • Engage in early and meaningful connections with all first-year students. 
  • Strengthen support for continuing students through graduation. 
  • Enrich the student employee experience to support growth and future success.
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We fuel research and knowledge creation

  • Prioritize access to online content. 
  • Enhance discoverability of all UT Libraries collections. 
  • Invest in our open scholarship strategy.
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We foster engagement and belonging

  • Foster interdisciplinary practices through collaborative spaces for research and learning. 
  • Establish ourselves as a collaborative university hub for emerging technologies. 
  • Align engagement opportunities to amplify connection, visibility and impact.