Research Guides: Resources for UK Libraries’ Faculty: Forms and Guidelines

UK Libraries Documents

The University of Kentucky's Mission, Vision and Values Statements (on the first two pages of the Strategic Plan) define our fundamental purpose, where we want to go in the future, and the beliefs we hold that help drive our culture and priorities. Here are some documents, including the Strategic Plan, that will help you understand our organizational structure and goals.

University of Kentucky Libraries Faculty Procedures

See the UK Libraries SharePoint site for additional forms for travel, travel reimbursement, etc. (requires SharePoint log-in)

UK Libraries 2021-2026 Strategic Plan As the premier research library in the commonwealth and the university’s intellectual hub, UK Libraries fosters intellectual inquiry and social engagement, engages with the research and creative communities, and advances knowledge and discovery.
University of Kentucky Libraries Promotion and Tenure Guide

Faculty Guidelines and Procedural Documents

Administrative Regulations: Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion, and the Granting of Tenure in the Librarian Series (AR 2:7); Procedures for Faculty Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and the Granting of Tenure (AR 2:1-1)

Governing Regulations: Sabbatical Leave; Regulations Affecting Employment; University Organization (Libraries)

University of Kentucky Faculty Handbook

Many forms required by the University may be located at the UK eForms site. There are links to categories of forms, an alphabetic list of forms by title, and a search eforms function.

UKL Faculty

Mentoring Committee Pairing Request Form

Mentoring Committee Pairing Request Form
The UK Libraries Faculty Council Mentoring Committee is committed to helping you find a coach or mentor within the Libraries to help you navigate the various aspects of faculty work in the Libraries. You can ask for coaching for a specific or short-term issue or mentoring for longer or broader professional or scholarly development.