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Thursday May 7, 2026 1:20pm - 2:05pm EDT
The CAPS Matrix provides a values-driven strategic planning framework for academic libraries navigating rapid change. By mapping strategic priorities (rows) against four operational domains, Collections, Authorship, Programming, and Spaces (columns), libraries can ensure all functional areas align with core values. This flexible, adaptable structure helps libraries maintain their 'True North' while responding to evolving circumstances, fostering organizational coherence and facilitating stakeholder communication about how library work embodies institutional mission and values.

Learning Objectives: 1) Analyze the structure and logic of the CAPS Matrix framework; 2) Identify potential strategic priorities for their own institutional context; 3) Develop sample strategies for at least two matrix cells; and 4) Evaluate the applicability of the CAPS Matrix to their library's planning processes.
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Mary O'Kelly

Associate Dean (MiALA President-Elect), Western Michigan University
I am the Associate Dean of Libraries at Western Michigan University and serve as Vice President and President-Elect of MiALA. I am almost finished with a doctorate in organizational change leadership, focusing on change resistance and paradox mindset. My research interests range from... Read More →
Thursday May 7, 2026 1:20pm - 2:05pm EDT
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