To identify increase funding opportunities from internal and external sources (public and private).

  To publish and disseminate annual reports of libraries' accomplishments and assets.

  To develop grantsmanship programs at 1890 Libraries targeting local, state, federal and institution    funding sources.

  To establish and implement collaborative staff development training programs.

  To assess marketing strengths and weaknesses of 1890 Libraries.

  To identify the changing roles of librarians and libraries.

  To development and implement a strategic marketing plan throughout the 1890 Library system.

  To assess current capabilities of 1890 Libraries.

  To identify emerging needs of 1890 Libraries.

  To secure necessary funding possibilities to address needs and enhance capabilities.

  To develop and implement an electronic information and technology infrastructure plan to link 1890 libraries.

  To assess 1890 Libraries research collection needs.

  To develop a resource sharing plan between and among 1890 Libraries.

  To secure necessary funding opportunities to strengthen and expand research collections.

  To develop and Archival plan for the records of 1890 Libraries and other 1890 Associations.

  To collect, organize and process all 1890 Association Archival records to be housed at a centralized location.

  To promote the use of archival records throughout the 1890 land-grant system.

  To secure funding for preservation and maintenance of archives.