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Share  KU Libraries: Strategic Directions 2012-2017  Goal 3:
Strengthen KU Libraries' position as an agile, responsive
organization capable of continual improvement and change.  Goal
3 image  KU Libraries seek to cultivate a culture that supports
innovative projects and new ideas, builds existing and potential
strengths, skills and talents and rewards creativity and risk-
taking. Our library staff and faculty are an enthusiastic group
of talented and responsive partners in teaching, research and
learning. By providing opportunities and resources to enhance
skills through professional development and cross-training, we
help ensure an environment where innovation, creativity,
empowerment, strong decision-making and adaptability are all
standard practice. Staff and faculty development, combined with
effective, integrated communications and well-defined inter-
departmental collaborations, will help ensure that we are
successful.     1. Recruitment, re