Stories from our 2025 Vision

To illustrate the work we have done towards achieving our Library Vision, we will be highlighting stories from our work towards this strategy in 2025 across 10 thematic areas. Each month we will be selecting a new theme relating to our vision and highlighting stories and case studies of our work in this area.

  • Open Collections

    January: Stories of how we have made our collections and Lancaster University research more open and accessible. Vision themes: Digital/Physical, Connected/Connector

  • Student Partnerships

    February: Stories of how we work and connect with our students across the Library. Vision Themes: Connected/Connector, EDI

  • A Sustainable Library

    March: Stories of how we have worked towards making the Library more sustainable. Vision themes: Innovative/Sustainable

  • Community Partnership

    April: Stories of how we connect with the local community. Vision themes: Connected/Connector, Local/Global

  • Wellbeing

    May: Sharing stories about the spaces and activities in the Library that support wellbeing. Vision themes: Digital/Physical, Connected/Connector, EDI

  • Celebrating Diversity

    June: Sharing how we promote and celebrate diversity in our library. Vision themes: Digital/Physical, Connected/Connector, EDI

  • Creative Spaces

    July: Sharing stories about how library spaces have enabled creativity. Vision themes: Digital/Physical, Connected/Connector, Innovative/Sustainable

  • Digital Library

    October: Sharing our digital approach to resources, support and innovation. Vision themes: Digital/Physical, Connected/Connector, Innovative/Sustainable

  • Research Partnership

    November: Coming soon

  • The Global Library

    December: Coming soon

  • Enhancing Student Learning

    January: Coming soon

Examples of how we have addressed the themes within our vision for each year and our future plans.