Category Archives: Planning

Libraries and Lifelong Learning

Posted on February 11, 2013 by cbecker53

Lifelong learning is definitely a role that libraries can play in the lives of our users.  Lori Reed‘s interesting post on this topic makes some excellent points: The world we live in requires constant learning and as libraries we are … Continue reading →

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Plan, but Be Flexible

Posted on January 21, 2013 by cbecker53

I’ve posted before about the importance of strategic planning.  It is one of the management tools I feel very strongly about, and I do see parallels to it in everyday life.  Case in point: today as I was watching the … Continue reading →

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Own Your Past, But Move Beyond It

Posted on January 14, 2013 by cbecker53

In our personal and professional lives, we need to look forward, move forward, and create successful future endeavors.  It is important to own your past (both successes and failures), but “more of the same won’t birth new futures. Looking back … Continue reading →

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Being Strategic Without Stalling

Posted on December 5, 2012 by cbecker53

As a huge proponent of strategic planning for public libraries (see here, here, and here) I often struggle with finding the balance between being strategic while allowing for flexibility.  It is important to follow your strategic plan, and not fall … Continue reading →

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Planning: Your Map to the Future

Posted on October 16, 2012 by cbecker53

Does your library have a strategic plan?  Many of you are probably saying “Well, no. . .  I know we probably should, but I don’t have time.  We have enough to do just keeping the doors open and waiting on … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to have Goals (and Vision too!)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by cbecker53

Yes, your library needs a strategic plan.  I liken a plan to road map.  You need to have one so you know where you’re going, and be able to measure your progress toward getting there.  You also need one so … Continue reading →

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