{"id":21196,"date":"2022-08-31T16:21:41","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T20:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/?page_id=21196"},"modified":"2025-12-02T12:44:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T17:44:32","slug":"york-university-libraries-strategic-plan-2021-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/about-us\/plans-and-reports\/york-university-libraries-strategic-plan-2021-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"York University Libraries \u2013 Strategic Plan 2021-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_atrium3-resized-edited.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_atrium3-resized-edited-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_atrium3-resized-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_atrium3-resized-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_atrium3-resized-edited.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"text-uppercase mb-0\">York University Libraries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\">Strategic Plan <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2021-2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategic plan has an eye to strengthening organizational leadership structures, leadership programs, human resources structures and organizational workflows to support strategic initiatives, and a 21st century Library profile that builds organizational capacity and capitalizes on our strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/220513-YorkLibraries-StrategicPlan-web.pdf\">Download The Plan (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watermark-YUL-colour-adjusted-website-1024x174.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watermark-YUL-colour-adjusted-website-1024x174.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watermark-YUL-colour-adjusted-website-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watermark-YUL-colour-adjusted-website-1536x261.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/watermark-YUL-colour-adjusted-website.png 1813w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p-2 has-solid-black-color has-text-color\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-york-red-pms-186-color has-css-opacity has-york-red-pms-186-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-2\">YUL\u2019s vision is to provide our community of users with access to rich collections, unique expertise, and inspirational spaces so that they may engage their intellect, use their scholarly voice, and bolster their desire to make positive change wherever they may live\/be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p-2\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-york-red-pms-186-color has-css-opacity has-york-red-pms-186-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-2\">York University Libraries (YUL) drives the University\u2019s mission to pursue, preserve, and disseminate knowledge. As a catalyst for knowledge creation, we foster a culture of critical inquiry. YUL cultivates an inclusive and diverse community and prepares students and researchers for success in a global environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p-2\">Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-york-red-pms-186-color has-css-opacity has-york-red-pms-186-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We are reciprocal partners and collaborators in the advancement of York\u2019s mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are leaders in the democratization of knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We inspire open-minded inquiry, experimentation, innovation, and creativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We develop and deliver our programs and services with sustainability as a guiding principle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We integrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging into all our activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are dynamic, progressive, and engaged in our work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We treat each other and our community of users with kindness and respect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e0dfda\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading pb-2\">Our goal alignment with <span class=\"has-inline-color has-york-red-pms-186-color\">UAP Priorities<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-york-red-pms-186-color has-css-opacity has-york-red-pms-186-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UAP Priority 1: 21st Century Learning<\/strong><br><a href=\"#bear-cave-silent-booth\">Inspired information and digital literacy programming to diversify whom, what, and how we teach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UAP Priority 2: Knowledge for the Future<\/strong><br><a href=\"#leading-the-way-to-accessible-knowledge\">Leading the way to accessible knowledge<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UAP Priority 3: From Access to Success<\/strong><br><a href=\"#propelling-next-generation-students\">Propelling next generation student supports with responsive and inclusive programming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UAP Priority 4: Advancing Global Engagement<\/strong><br><a href=\"#fostering-global-fluencies\">Fostering global fluencies with collections, spaces, and services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UAP Priority 5: Working in Partnership<\/strong><br><a href=\"#building-unique-partnerships\">Building unique partnerships for the greater good<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UAP Priority 6: Living Well Together<\/strong><br><a href=\"#yul-belong-here\">YUL belong here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong><br>YUL rises to the university-wide challenge to contribute to <a href=\"#sdg-sustainable\">UN sustainable development goals (SDGs)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-3 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#e0dfda;flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/priorities.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/priorities-1024x995.jpg\" alt=\"University Academic Plan Wheel of Priorities\" class=\"wp-image-18740\" title=\"University Academic Plan Wheel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/priorities-1024x995.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/priorities-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/priorities.jpg 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center p-3 has-york-grey-ultra-light-background-color has-background has-normal-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uap2020-25\/\"><strong>University Academic Plan (UAP) 2020-2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-width p-10 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e0dfda\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"our-goals\" class=\"wp-block-group py-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading pb-2\">Our Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-york-red-pms-186-color has-css-opacity has-york-red-pms-186-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"628\" data-id=\"20106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3-1024x585.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"#bear-cave-silent-booth\">Inspired information and digital literacy programming<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"759\" data-id=\"22116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited.png 1350w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited-1024x576.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"#leading-the-way-to-accessible-knowledge\">Leading the way to accessible knowledge<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"520\" data-id=\"22120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MCCL-Makerspace-v2_Page_1_Image_0015.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MCCL-Makerspace-v2_Page_1_Image_0015.png 922w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MCCL-Makerspace-v2_Page_1_Image_0015-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"#propelling-next-generation-students\">Propelling next generation student supports<br><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"22144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/students_groupwork2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/students_groupwork2.png 1350w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/students_groupwork2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/students_groupwork2-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"#fostering-global-fluencies\">Fostering global fluencies<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"670\" data-id=\"22132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bronfman-lab.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bronfman-lab.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bronfman-lab-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"#building-unique-partnerships\">Building unique partnerships<br><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1298\" height=\"866\" data-id=\"22146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost.png 1298w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost-1024x683.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1298px) 100vw, 1298px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"#yul-belong-here\">YUL belong here<br><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Library is often seen as a place of consumption where you take out books, but students have always been creating in libraries. They take out books because they want to write a paper, for example. Now students are creating other types of media. At York University Libraries\u2019 Media Creation Lab, we facilitate the discovery and the creation of knowledge using digital media. This is a place where knowledge is moved, consumed, repurposed, and created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Kris Joseph<br><em>Digital Scholarship Librarian, York University Libraries<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#\">Learn more about the media creation lab here &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"bear-cave-silent-booth\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Untitled-design-3.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bear Cave Silent Booth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to goals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top pt-2\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-york-red-pms-186-color\">Inspired information and digital literacy programming<\/span> to diversify whom, what, and how we teach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group boxes-back\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"border border-primary p-3\">YUL is instrumental in advancing critical information literacy and digital fluencies at York University through inspired and strategic programming that empowers learners to become reflective, responsible readers and creators of academic and creative works in any media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrate information and digital literacy programs<\/strong> into existing programs and the new Markham Campus curriculum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foster inclusivity and diversity in YUL\u2019s teaching programs and related services<\/strong> through implementing intentional pedagogical approaches, integrating marginalized voices, strengthening accessibility programming and supports for persons with disabilities, and applying universal design principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reinvent and revitalize our digital and physical resources and learning spaces<\/strong> including a thriving Digital Scholarship Centre, where learners and researchers have access to the expertise, tools, and technologies that support their work and facilitate independent and collaborative engagement remotely and on campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right hide-me\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\" id=\"leading-the-way-to-accessible-knowledge\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited.png 1350w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/steacie_library-edited-1024x576.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to goals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top pt-2\">Leading the way to <span class=\"has-inline-color has-york-red-pms-186-color\">accessible knowledge<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"border border-primary p-3\">YUL increases research impact and knowledge application, builds and curates rich and diverse collections, advocates open research practices, and supports our users in the creation and preservation of scholarly and creative works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Build, preserve, and curate <\/strong>rich<strong> <\/strong>and diverse collections in collaboration with partners to support research by students, faculty, and the public<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lead in the operationalization <\/strong>of the Senate Policy on Open Access across the institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foster and champion open scholarship<\/strong> by supporting inclusive and creative scholarly publishing to democratize and preserve knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Partner with researchers fully<\/strong> in their research life cycle through the development of an institutional research data management strategy and responsive research data management services.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create and implement a plan<\/strong> for assessing and improving the sustainability of technical infrastructure including hardware, software, training, and documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"propelling-next-generation-students\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MCCL-Makerspace-v2_Page_1_Image_0015.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MCCL-Makerspace-v2_Page_1_Image_0015.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MCCL-Makerspace-v2_Page_1_Image_0015.png 922w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MCCL-Makerspace-v2_Page_1_Image_0015-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to goals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top pt-2\">Propelling next generation student supports with <span class=\"has-inline-color has-york-red-pms-186-color\">responsive and inclusive programming<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"border border-primary p-3\">YUL embraces a holistic and proactive approach to the design of its services and programs and is strongly committed to engage with and meet the needs of our students, of all backgrounds and circumstances, at every point in their academic studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strengthen YUL\u2019s services and academic programming through intentional inclusive design <\/strong>that draws in diverse student cohorts including Black, Indigenous, racialized, lower-income, and students who are the first in their family to attend university.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Continue as university leaders in Open Education,<\/strong> including the promotion of open licences and, in partnership with York instructors, the creation, use, and implementation of open pedagogy and open educational resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adopt user experience and design thinking approaches<\/strong> to reinvent library programs and services that ensure flexible and responsive ways of meeting our diverse community\u2019s needs and demonstrate commitment to evidence- based assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-primary p-3 has-solid-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p>York University Libraries was an early international leader in exploring the emerging field of linked open data and its potential to provide pathways for researchers and research libraries to address and deconstruct systemic injustice present in traditional methods of surfacing and accessing research collections by exploring the use of Wikidata to create a model process of community- librarian\/archivist\/curator-scholar collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u2014 Joy Kirchner<br><em>Dean, York University Libraries<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"fostering-global-fluencies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_lounge-1-edited.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_lounge-1-edited-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_lounge-1-edited-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_lounge-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/library_lounge-1-edited.jpg 1346w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to goals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top pt-2\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-york-red-pms-186-color\">Fostering global fluencies<\/span> with collections, spaces, and services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"border border-primary p-3\">Enable York\u2019s diverse and globally engaged community of users to develop global fluencies through the Libraries\u2019 collections, spaces, teaching, and services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ensure our collections, programs, spaces, teaching, services, and people <\/strong>reflect York\u2019s diversity and global engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Support York\u2019s global initiatives<\/strong> by connecting international and exchange students and scholars to the library\u2019s collections, services, and programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"building-unique-partnerships\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bronfman-lab.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bronfman-lab.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bronfman-lab.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bronfman-lab-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to goals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top pt-2\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-york-red-pms-186-color\">Building unique partnerships<\/span> for the greater good<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"border border-primary p-3\">Mobilize YUL\u2019s expertise and leadership to foster purposeful partnerships that benefit the institution, broaden outreach, and build community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Partner with the President\u2019s Sustainability Office <\/strong>to advance sustainable practices at YUL including planning and actualizing green library spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhance the profile of York University Libraries <\/strong>as a home for nurturing community-building and the UN (United Nations) sustainable development goals (SDG) initiative developments through our spaces and unique expertise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Establish reciprocal partnerships with faculty, community organizations, and local industry <\/strong>to develop experiential learning opportunities for students and provide them with access to current technologies and tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Centre sustainability and excellence <\/strong>as core values in planning and delivering library services to faculties, schools, and departments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"sdg-sustainable\" class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped brand-block left red wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" data-id=\"21578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inside-renovated-building-activity-1-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inside-renovated-building-activity-1-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inside-renovated-building-activity-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inside-renovated-building-activity-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"201\" data-id=\"18439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Picture12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Picture12.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Picture12-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"21558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/outside-building-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/outside-building-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/outside-building-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/outside-building-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/outside-building-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"230\" data-id=\"18431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Picture8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Picture8.jpg 410w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Picture8-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to goals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top pt-2\"><strong>YUL rises to the university-wide<br>challenge to <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-york-red-pms-186-color\">contribute to<br>UN sustainable development<br>goals (SDGs)<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"border border-primary p-3\">Identify, prioritize, and collaborate with key<br>partners to develop and engage with York\u2019s<br>evolving SDG activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Develop a framework for creating<\/strong> sustainable interdisciplinar partnerships that support SDG goals and initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaborate with faculty<\/strong> to enhance the visibility and impact of research emerging from SDG initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Drawing upon library expertise, identify and develop<\/strong> library-led curriculum integration opportunities that align with SDGs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-primary p-3 has-solid-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p>Casita Azul is well-positioned to make an impact by drawing upon existing expertise that centres on York University Libraries\u2019 strategic themes of fostering global fluencies and building unique partnerships for the greater good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-- Dana Craig<br><em>Director, Student Learning &amp; Academic Success, York University Libraries and Casita Azul Library Project<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group brand-block left red\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" id=\"yul-belong-here\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.library.yorku.ca\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Frost.png 1298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#our-goals\">back to goals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top pt-2\"><strong><strong>YUL belong here<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"border border-primary p-3\">Embed Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Belonging into YUL culture in order to foster the development and well-being of everyone at York University Libraries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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