Strategic Framework 2024-2027
Approved by the PALNI Board
February 23, 2024
In response to rapid changes in the education landscape and recognition of PALNI's broad scope, the consortium has developed the Strategic Framework 2024-2027. The framework empowers PALNI with greater agility to meet the needs of our supported institutions.
To support student success, PALNI adjusts action plans on a quarterly basis to address evolving challenges and opportunities—ensuring we optimize our time, expertise, and resources.
View PALNI's archived strategic plans:
Framework Pillars
Student Success (First Priority)
Improve student success and retention through partnerships that support and strengthen library services (e.g. RIO, Shared collections, etc.)
Affordability
Contribute to educational affordability and sustainability through collaborative investments in expertise, services, and resources (e.g. PALSave, shared system costs, etc.)Services & Systems
Investigate and provide services & systems to meet changing institutional needs (e.g. [future system], Hyku, CONTENTdm, PALshare, etc.)Shared Expertise
Cultivate library staff expertise and facilitate collaboration to enhance capacity, agility, and effectiveness (e.g. Coordinators, Watercoolers, RIO, professional development funding, etc.)Outreach & Engagement
Communicate the value and impact of PALNI, academic libraries, and the library staff (e.g. PALNI website, reports, campus meetings, etc.)Framework Foundation
Mission and Core Values
The libraries of the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI) collaborate to enhance the teaching and learning missions of private higher education in Indiana by optimizing resources and services while strengthening leadership and professional development.
Commitment to Deep Collaboration
Deep collaboration is the commitment that allows PALNI's supported organizations to do more together than alone. It is a deliberate attempt to work more efficiently and effectively at a larger scale.