A Library for All The FY2024 – 2028 Strategic Plan for the Library of Congress Strategic plan for the Library of Congress for fiscal years 2024-2028 focused on expanding access, enhancing services, strengthening capacity, and fostering innovation in support of Congress and the American people. The content of this StratML rendition has been inferred from the Library of Congress FY2024-2028 Strategic Plan with the assistance of ChatGPT. Source document: https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/strategic-plan/documents/strategic-plan-2024-2028.pdf ^^ Additional contextual information was captured from the official Library of Congress strategic planning materials and embedded narrative content in the source document. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Library of Congress LOC fdbce94a-9370-4e70-85d9-cb9bd363342c The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library and the nation’s first federal cultural institution, serving Congress and the American people as a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. Carla Hayden Librarian of Congress and chief executive of the Library of Congress. United States Congress Primary institutional beneficiary of the Library’s legislative research, analysis, collections, and advisory services. American People Citizens, researchers, creators, learners, educators, visitors, and communities served by the Library of Congress. Researchers Scholars, historians, analysts, and other researchers using Library collections and expertise. Creators Authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and other creators benefiting from Library collections and copyright services. Learners Students, teachers, lifelong learners, and educational communities engaging with Library resources and programs. Blind and Print Disabled Users Users served through the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and its national network of libraries. All Americans are connected to the Library of Congress. 02d55942-1fc2-4b91-8273-f7592f2a870c Engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge and creativity. 585a0473-a648-4719-be05-3b42dc818055 Access Making collections, experts, and services available when, where, and how users need them. Engagement Creating meaningful and lasting connections with users through programs, services, events, and experiences. Inspiration Inspiring curiosity, creativity, and learning through collections, spaces, and expertise. Inclusiveness Cultivating an inclusive and welcoming environment that values diverse voices, experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Innovation Exploring imaginative approaches and emerging technologies to address evolving challenges and opportunities. Collaboration Partnering with communities and organizations to amplify impact and expand access to knowledge. Stewardship Preserving and sustaining the nation’s knowledge, creativity, and cultural heritage for present and future generations. Trustworthiness Providing authoritative information, reliable services, and trustworthy data to Congress and the public. Access Make the Library’s unique collections, experts, and services available when, where, and how users need them. 74c1b06f-d45f-4537-8cd6-8cf666c70da8 1 United States Congress Relies upon Library collections, analysis, and expertise to support legislative responsibilities. Researchers Use Library collections, archives, and expert services for scholarship and inquiry. Virtual Users Access Library collections and services remotely through digital platforms. The Library of Congress maintains the largest collection of human knowledge ever assembled, including more than 176 million books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, and audiovisual materials. The Library seeks to provide digital-first and in-person access experiences that are engaging, inspiring, and informative. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Discoverability Increase the discoverability, availability, and accessibility of collections, experts, and services for onsite and remote users. a5fbea87-fe7b-444b-a10c-90b26d6ce035 1.1 Collections Build and enrich Library collections and content to reflect the breadth, diversity, experiences, and needs of the American people. bd4b4757-b745-4fdd-a48a-d8a198415cff 1.2 Preservation Sustain access to knowledge and creativity through conservation and preservation of physical and digital collections. 65d2d441-9d8a-49ed-9243-c992db48759e 1.3 Spaces Engage visitors through inviting, inspiring, and reimagined digital and in-person spaces. df8434e1-de89-4ad0-b1ba-352844609d9d 1.4 Services Create valuable experiences for every user to forge lifelong connections to the Library. 732e4644-f89b-4844-a462-54f839da0aec 2 Communities Diverse communities whose needs, interests, and aspirations inform Library services and programming. Educators Teachers and educational organizations using Library collections and educational materials. Veterans Veterans contributing to and benefiting from the Veterans History Project. The Library seeks to better understand the communities it serves and continually evolve its services, programs, educational materials, exhibitions, and cultural programming to create memorable and trustworthy experiences. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Communities Understand and engage communities to provide services and resources aligned with diverse needs and interests. 6e87b393-3280-454a-9822-a7267389dd65 2.1 Digital Services Enhance digital services, exhibitions, learning spaces, educational materials, and cultural programming to meet community needs. 5996b120-1832-4aea-af36-7ca54a2d50b9 2.2 Data Provide trustworthy and authoritative data while strengthening analytical capabilities. 6467446a-1aa2-4549-9142-137b2784f6e6 2.3 Collaboration Collaborate and partner with others to amplify impact, extend reach, and create new ways to gather and share knowledge. b6a89a21-294f-4df7-a7ac-3b20975adda4 2.4 Capacity Support Library staff and strengthen operations to improve organizational effectiveness and user services. b433657b-b995-4a92-9603-f51fb3165cc9 3 Library Staff Employees whose expertise, professionalism, and development are essential to fulfilling the Library’s mission. Library Users Users benefiting from improved operations, systems, and services. The Library prioritizes investment in staff development, inclusive workplaces, streamlined operations, and modernized systems to support evolving technologies and operational best practices. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Workforce Support a flexible, diverse, and cohesive workforce aligned to achieve operational efficiencies and enhanced user services. 55277f11-4d83-43b2-bac6-3c9a8dd83f1b 3.1 Capabilities Develop staff capabilities with emphasis on digital literacy and professional development. 6c9a11dd-f79e-46ab-9b34-3a3c81ab70c8 3.2 Environment Promote a safe, fair, inclusive, and collaborative workplace environment. 7368cd96-9f83-4e32-a9e5-5d37c4695859 3.3 Operations Optimize operations and systems through streamlined processes, accessible platforms, and modern infrastructure. 3b7fb24c-73b2-4268-baac-dde1c7694bbb 3.4 Innovation Explore new approaches and emerging technologies to address challenges and spark creativity. b6aa4ce7-bd45-477a-bbf7-fa4347653f96 4 Innovators Employees, collaborators, researchers, and creators exploring transformative uses of Library collections and technologies. Technology Communities Communities leveraging data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to expand access and discovery. The Library seeks to encourage experimentation, imaginative approaches, and responsible use of emerging technologies to improve discovery, synthesis, and interaction with collections and services. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Experimentation Invite curiosity and experimentation to address rapidly changing technologies and user expectations. 7740ecb8-f72b-4a22-889d-93a05274837d 4.1 Technologies Innovate with imaginative approaches and emerging technologies to create new ways to interact with collections. bbed4baf-27b6-4425-b328-bfca44a40085 4.2 Analytics Leverage data and data analysis to guide programs, services, systems, and future opportunities. 12fa2366-dac3-4c2b-8fe0-5924080ec1e1 4.3 2023-10-01 2028-09-30 2026-05-12 https://www.loc.gov/static/portals/strategic-plan/documents/strategic-plan-2024-2028.pdf Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net