The mission of the Lloyd Library and Museum is to advocate for education in plant-based science, medicine, conservation, art and history. We provide resources to engage visitors and researchers from the community and around the globe.
Grow
Goal 1: Expand, Retain and Diversify Clientele
Objectives:
- Increase visits to the library for researchers, events and exhibit viewing
- Recognize and retain a dedicated Lloyd audience
- Develop strategies to diversify Lloyd participation
Goal 2: Develop Collections that Meet the Needs of Current and Future Users
Objectives:
- Increase collection use by scholars, organizations and the community at large
- Make Lloyd Library resources available digitally at no charge
Goal 3: Develop Services and Facilities that Meet the Changing Needs of Researchers and Visitors
Objectives:
- Respond to changing trends in library service
- Upgrade facilities to meet current and future technology demands
Connect
Goal 1: Serve as a National and Global Hub for Scholars and Researchers
Objectives:
- Expand collaborations with national and international botanical libraries
- Connect academic and research communities to historic and current scholarship on botany, natural medicine and the environment
- Connect Lloyd Library digital resources to the global biodiversity community
Goal 2: Engage the Greater Cincinnati Community
Objectives:
- Attract Greater Cincinnati residents through programs and exhibitions of local relevance
- Increase Lloyd Library visibility through branding and multiple media platforms
- Improve the curb appeal and visibility of the Lloyd facility
Goal 3: Engage Interest Groups around Content Specific Topics
Objectives:
- Identify and develop programming and resources for content specific audiences related to our mission
- Involve Lloyd participants and supporters through the Friends of the Lloyd Library membership program
Sustain
Goal 1: Preserve our Strong Collections
Objectives:
- Upgrade the fire notification system
- Preserve and protect rare works
Goal 2: Restructure Operational and Financial Practices
Objectives:
- Streamline and consolidate our foundational support
- Implement administrative best practices
- Develop new sources of revenue
Goal 3: Attract, Retain and Grow a High-Quality Team Positioned for the Future
Objectives:
- Offer competitive salaries and professional growth opportunities
- Develop a team of volunteers, interns and contract workers to maintain and accelerate library goals
- Foster a work environment that encourages productivity, comfort and health
Impact
Goal 1: Bring Broader Awareness, Unique Perspectives and Dialog on Issues related to our Mission
Objectives:
- Expand reach and frequency of Lloyd publications
- Use technology to bring programming to remote audiences
- Provide education on topics not readily available elsewhere
Goal 2: Bring Lloyd Collections to Life, Informing Contemporary Issues
Objectives:
- Demonstrate the relevance of the Lloyd collections to issues of today
- Partner with organizations who share a mission to improve quality of life
- Foster creative expression of the arts, building an intersection between Lloyd collections and contemporary issues
Goal 3: Expand the Lloyd Library’s Active Engagement in Research, Teaching and Learning
Objectives:
- Promote research by awarding Lloyd Library based fellowships
- Partner with educational and research institutions as a curriculum resource
- Mentor student through an interdisciplinary approach to Lloyd Resources