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Mission Statement: To gain the knowledge and skills necessary to collect and preserve both physical and digital resources and artifacts that document the vast experiences and traditions of peoples of African descent, as well as share those resources through diverse collections, programming, and other events for public consumption.
Goal 1: To gain an understanding of how to create a vibrant and diverse collection of artifacts, resources, and reference materials on various cultures within the African diaspora.
Goal 1: To gain an understanding of how to create a vibrant and diverse collection of artifacts, resources, and reference materials on various cultures within the African diaspora.
Objectives
Objective 1.1: To learn and understand the process for collection selection and collection management. (ALA 6A, ALA 6B, ALA 2B)
Objective 1.2: To identify the various identities within the larger community group engage with these members to understand their information needs as well as their cultural programming needs and preferences. (SLO SLO 6.1, SLO 6.3)
Objective 1.3: To effectively apply the tools for digitally managing collection materials and resources. (SLO 4.2, ALA 9A)
Goal 2: To advocate for and promote the interests of local community members, particularly those of African descent.
Goal 2: To advocate for and promote the interests of local community members, particularly those of African descent.
Objectives
Objective 2.1: To learn the history of the relationship between libraries and Black communities as well as other underserved communities to understand how that influences those relationships today. (SLO 1 - I.2.6, ALA 1C)
Objective 2.2: To understand proper ways of engagement with community members, community leaders, and community stakeholders in order to support their library needs. (ALA 1H, ALA 6F)
Objective 2.3: To improve oral and written communication in order to share and promote the interests of the community members. (SLO 3)
Goal 3: To effectively and efficiently plan and provide educational and engaging programming for the Greater Tulsa area and beyond.
Goal 3: To effectively and efficiently plan and provide educational and engaging programming for the Greater Tulsa area and beyond.
Objectives
Objective 3.1: To understand techniques for determining community interests and needs in order to create programs to meet those needs. (SLO 5.3, ALA 7A)
Objective 3.2: To advocate for cultural programming for underrepresented groups within the larger community. (ALA 8C, SLO 6.4)
Objective 3.3: To determine and effectively use technology tools to create, plan, organize, and promote library programs and other services. (ALA 9A)
Goal 4: To continue to gain knowledge about library management and development through networking, professional development conferences, and community engagement.
Goal 4: To continue to gain knowledge about library management and development through networking, professional development conferences, and community engagement.
Objectives
Objective 4.1: To join professional organizations, such as the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, to develop relationships that will support continued learning of library processes across Oklahoma and the United States. (ALA 3B)
Objective 4.2: To stay up to date on changes in library practices by attending conferences and participating in professional development opportunities. (ALA 3A, ALA 3D)
Objective 4.3: To create strategies to maintain engagement with community members to stay abreast of their shifting information needs. (ALA 6D)
Objective 4.4: 4.4: To stay up-to-date on current technology tools to support in information and library work. (ALA 9A)
Strengths Weaknesses Threats Opportunities
SWOT Strategy Areas
SWOT Strategy Areas
This SWOT was completed earlier in the semester and acted as a guide to learning throughout the program.
SWOT Strategy Areas
· Networking
o Supporting Statement: I will attend conferences and other networking events as those opportunities arise, at least two a year.
o Strategic Outcome: Gain experience talking to others about my work to form new connections and potential center supporters.
· Technology Use
o Supporting Statement: I will take a class on technology use in libraries and seek support through the TCCL IT department.
o Strategic Outcome: Gain understanding of AARC (African American Resource Center) website upkeep and extensive knowledge on how to create and manage a digital collection.
· Collection Development and Management
o Supporting Statement: I will take a class on collection development and continue to work with the collections team to understand the processes of development beyond purchasing items.
o Strategic Outcome: Gain the knowledge and skills to create a vibrant and diverse collection of artifacts, resources, and reference materials on various cultures of the African diaspora.
· Advancement and Growth
o Supporting Statement: I will reach out, via email or phone, to at least two other cultural center coordinators outside of the TCCL system.
o Strategic Outcome: Gain knowledge on the work of other resource coordinators to keep up with trends and changes to centers such as the AARC.
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