2023-27 Library Master Plan

The 2023-27 COCC Library Master Plan aligns with the Library's mission, vision and values, as well as the goals of the 2023-27 Academic Master Plan (AMP) and COCC Strategic Plan (SP). Expand the headings below for more details about our action projecst for each area. For greater detail about work accomplished in the goal areas, see our annual reports.

Goals

  • Student Ready Campus

    COCC Library welcomes all students by addressing their individual needs and helping them achieve their goals.

    Action Projects

    • Foster inclusive, welcoming library spaces and services
    • Cultivate faculty partnerships and other opportunities to promote the integration of library resources & services into the curriculum 
    • Promote awareness of Library collections and support among students in all locations  
    • Provide ADA/UDL compliant access to library resources 
  • Access

    COCC Library expands access by providing students and other patrons with equitable access to services and resources needed to achieve their goals. 

    Action Projects

    • Facilitate discovery and equitable access to diverse learning resources.  
    • Provide support for the development of IL skills to prepare students for academic transfer and jobs 
    • Provide Library support for Learning Management System (LMS) integration 
    • Provide access to tools and resources that reduce college costs and increase chances for student success
  • Community Engagement

    COCC Library engages with the communities we serve. 

    Action Projects

    • Work with K-12 local schools to further develop college-going culture 
    • Maintain and further develop relationships with our local community users and act as a bridge between the college and the broader community.
  • Workforce Development

    COCC Library aligns with instructional efforts to support the college’s CTE programs and workforce training goals 

    Action Projects

    • Support non-credit programs with particular focus on underserved populations 
    • Support CTE programs with up-to-date library resources
  • College Sustainability

    COCC Library provides free access to high-quality educational resources and promotes an operationally sustainable work and learning environment. 

    Action Projects

    • Advocate for and adopt practices to support the College’s institutional goals on sustainability