Approved by the Board of Governors

April 6, 2019

Effective Period: 2019 - 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Our Path Forward

The University of Rwanda Library Services Strategic Plan 2019-2025 outlines our commitment to transforming library services across all nine campuses, embracing digital innovation, and strengthening our role as a hub of academic excellence.

9 Campuses
4 Strategic Pillars
16 Strategic Goals
2025 Target Year

Our Strategic Pillars

PILLAR 1

Teaching & Learning Excellence

Enhance information literacy programs and support curriculum delivery across all nine campuses through innovative instructional services and learning spaces.

Key Objectives:
  • Develop online information literacy modules
  • Create discipline-specific research guides
  • Expand collaborative learning spaces
  • Integrate library resources into e-learning platforms
Progress 65%
PILLAR 2

Research Support & Digital Scholarship

Strengthen research infrastructure and provide comprehensive support for researchers throughout the research lifecycle.

Key Objectives:
  • Establish research data management services
  • Expand institutional repository content
  • Provide bibliometric and impact analysis
  • Support open access publishing
Progress 70%
PILLAR 3

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Modernize library systems and expand access to electronic resources through cutting-edge technology and innovative services.

Key Objectives:
  • Upgrade integrated library system
  • Enhance mobile access to resources
  • Implement discovery tools
  • Expand digitization of special collections
Progress 80%
PILLAR 4

Partnerships & Community Engagement

Strengthen local and international collaborations for capacity building and expand community outreach programs.

Key Objectives:
  • Expand international partnerships
  • Develop community outreach programs
  • Establish alumni library services
  • Create cultural heritage programs
Progress 55%

Implementation Timeline

2019-2020

Foundation Phase: Needs assessment, infrastructure upgrades, partnership development, and initial implementation of priority initiatives.

2021-2022

Development Phase: Expansion of digital services, implementation of new systems, staff training, and pilot programs.

2023-2024

Acceleration Phase: Full implementation of major initiatives, evaluation and refinement of services, scaling successful programs.

2025

Evaluation Phase: Comprehensive assessment, impact measurement, and development of next strategic plan.

Key Performance Indicators

Indicator Baseline (2019) Target (2025) Current (2024) Progress
E-resource usage (annual sessions) 150,000 500,000 425,000
85%
Information literacy sessions 120 300 245
82%
Repository items 2,500 10,000 7,200
72%
Staff training hours 800 3,000 2,400
80%
International partnerships 5 15 12
80%

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