Strategic Plan

The mission of the Lloyd Library and Museum is to be a knowledge bridge, uniting our rich historical and contemporary nature-based collections with global and local learners.

Advance Teaching & Learning

Serve as a National and Global Hub for Scholars and Researchers

    • Expand collaborations with national and international libraries and organizations related to our mission
    • Make the Lloyd’s digital resources available to the global biodiversity community
    • Create connections between academic and research communities

Bring Broader Awareness, Unique Perspectives and Dialog on Issues Related to Our Mission

    • Provide education on topics not readily available elsewhere
    • Expand distribution of Lloyd digital and print publications
    • Promote collaborations between multidisciplinary scholars in research and learning

Expand the Lloyd Library’s Active Engagement in Research, Teaching and Learning

    • Grow our partnerships with educational and research institutions
    • Promote research through Library-based fellowships

Preserve Knowledge & History

Preserve our Rare and Historic Collections

    • Maintain physical environment that protects materials
    • Maintain and exceed security best practices
    • Ensure safety of materials in their handling, display and storage

Strengthen our Renowned Collections for Current and Future Users

    • Select materials with current and future applications
    • Commit budget expenditures to collection building

Expand Digital Preservation and Restoration of Library Materials

    • Digitally preserve our most valuable and vulnerable materials
    • Digitally restore degraded materials

Expand Access & Reach

Make Diversity and Inclusion a Priority

    • Expand representation of diversity and inclusion in Lloyd employment, fellowships, vendors, and Board and committee memberships
    • Ensure library services and programming meet the needs and interests of diverse and inclusive audiences
    • Reduce barriers to collections, services, and programs
    • Provide a consistent and welcoming experience to everyone who engages with the Lloyd

Use Technology to Bring Resources, Programming and Exhibits and Services to Broader Audiences

    • Increase digital access to Lloyd collections
    • Expand production and distribution of digital exhibits, podcasts, webinars, and videos
    • Leverage diverse technology platforms to reach broader audiences

Generate Greater Awareness of the Lloyd’s Collections, Programs and Services

    • Expand partnerships with local organizations, and national/global organizations and communities with shared interest
    • Increase Lloyd visibility through media and messaging
    • Communicate Lloyd identity through our facility

Innovate & Grow Responsibly

Develop Facilities and Services at the Leading Edge of Library Trends and User Experience

    • Meet the needs of users and visitors through a facility renovation
    • Display leadership innovating and advancing trends in library services
    • Attract, retain, and grow a high-quality team positioned for the future

Position the Organization for Longevity

    • Demonstrate outstanding stewardship of Lloyd resources
    • Optimize our foundational support with a priority on socially responsible investing

Make Environmental and Social Sustainability a Cornerstone

    • Communicate our commitment to sustainability
    • Champion green initiatives locally and globally

Engage & Impact Community

Build on our Founding Mission to Promote Health and Wellness of Individuals, Groups, and the Environment through Science

    • Demonstrate the relevance of the Lloyd collections to issues of today
    • Engage with specialty groups to help develop programming that highlights our collections mission
    • Cultivate relationships with thought-leaders in academia and the media to position the Lloyd as a knowledge experts

Foster Creative Expression of the Arts, Building an Intersection between Lloyd Collections and Contemporary Issues

    • Celebrate and interpret the arts through exhibitions
    • Support an Artist-in-Residence program
    • Feature Art-Based Program and Workshops

Engage and Impact the Greater Cincinnati Community

    • Serve as a connector between local individuals and organizations with a shared purpose
    • Attract Cincinnati residents through programs and exhibitions of local relevance
    • Work with partners to bridge the scope of information provision between local constituents