Engage with communities

Through collaboration we exchange perspectives, expertise and resources with diverse communities, contributing to the economic, cultural and social well-being of the people of BC and beyond.

Goal	Key actions
Expand engagement with the campus and community partners.	Strengthen alumni partnerships focusing on opportunities provided by the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.
Expand community access to the Library’s collections and services.	Explore service opportunities with the University Neighbourhood Association (UNA).
Enhance collaborations with First Nations and Aboriginal communities.	Extend access to the Library’s Community Card program to First Nations across BC. Participate as an active partner in planning for the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre.
Strengthen collaboration with other libraries, archives, educational and cultural organizations.	Undertake cross-promotion with local institutions for exhibitions and cultural events.
Increase the global influence of the Library’s collections and expertise.	Work with communities and institutions to identify and digitize unique, research-focused collections. Publicize significant library collections, programs and services and promote their use by local and international scholars.