Our Vision, Mission, & Values

Horizon 2030

The Shape of the Roadmap

The Libraries increasingly serve not only as a provider of resources and services, but as a strategic partner in learning, discovery, and institutional success. Horizon 2030 is the shared roadmap for that role — a framework for aligning our priorities, goals, and annual planning through the decade.

Strategic priorities 4

Guide the Libraries' roadmap through 2030

GOALS 12

Three goals set under each strategic priority

Planning Horizon 2030

The year this roadmap aligns the Libraries around

Priority Goals for 2030

Each strategic priority breaks down into three goals — the specific outcomes the Libraries are working toward.

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Priority A Advance Teaching and Learning

• Empower Student Learning Provide accessible programs and information services to foster academic success, career readiness and lifelong learning.
• Champion Academic Support Networks Coordinate a connected network of partners dedicated to the well-being and success of undergraduate students.
• Develop Student Talent Prepare student employees for future success through meaningful work experiences and career-readiness initiatives.

Priority B Bolster Innovative Research

• Enrich the Research Lifecycle Ensure researchers have access to the expertise, tools and services needed to advance their work from initial discovery to publication and beyond.
• Foster Research Communities Lead a support community that advances innovation, discovery and scholarly achievement.
• Showcase Research Impact Advance open scholarship practices to maximize the visibility and impact of Texas A&M's scholarly output.

Priority C Cultivate a Dynamic Organization

• Design Future-Ready Environments Create flexible, welcoming spaces that support modern learning, research, collaboration and innovation.
• Foster Employee Growth Cultivate a culture of professional growth and wellbeing to keep the Libraries responsive to evolving academic needs.
• Sustain a Talented Workforce Build and maintain an engaged workforce that actively advances the Libraries' mission and values.

Priority D Drive Access and Discovery

• Enhance Collection Stewardship Build and preserve accessible collections and archives that serve as the backbone for teaching and research.
• Deliver User-Centered Discovery Systems Provide seamless access to library resources and services through intuitive digital systems and tools.
• Elevate Institutional Visibility Increase the discovery of Texas A&M's internal knowledge, expertise and scholarly assets on a global scale.

Our Shared Values

Quality

We commit to high-quality work for the benefit of the campus and each other. We experiment and learn as we partner with our communities and provide outstanding services, which builds a highly regarded reputation.

Continuous Learning

We model a commitment to continuous learning and improvement by prioritizing professional development, providing all employees avenues to take on progressive roles in the Libraries. We push creative boundaries and support new initiatives.

Person-Centered

We recognize the needs, goals, interests, and ambitions of individuals. We mentor and guide new and established members of our communities as they navigate the library and university culture, professional development, or career growth.

Inclusion & Belonging

We value all individuals’ abilities, contributions, and opinions. 

Dignity & Respect

We honor the inherent value of everyone. We build trust with our colleagues and see each interaction as an opportunity to expand upon that trust.

Collaboration

We work across and within groups to pursue our common goals, recognizing the diverse strengths and backgrounds of our colleagues. We strive to identify and include all stakeholders and prioritize clear and open communication.

Read the full Horizon 2030 plan

The complete plan sets out the tactics and initiatives behind each goal above, and how they connect to the Libraries' annual planning cycle.

Horizon 2030 Plan (PDF)

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