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Tag Archives: Strategic planning
Be Part of the Community
I’ve written before of the importance of the library to the community, and the need for libraries to position themselves as essential services. Today’s Blogging 101 assignment is to write a post that builds on one of the blog posts … Continue reading
Library Values
One of the sessions I attended at the WLA conference last month was about libraries “Leading the Change.” It covered many, many topics (some of which may become future blog posts), one of which was library values statements. You may … Continue reading
On the Edge of Greatness
The Edge Initiative, developed by a national coalition of leading library and local government organizations, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and led by the Urban Libraries Council, sounds like a great resource to me. Its goal is … Continue reading
Aha, 2014!
I’m not that smart, I know. I never think I know it all. But sometimes I think I know quite a lot. 🙂 Still, I am never surprised when I learn something new, even when it’s something so obvious. I … Continue reading
Posted in Planning, Strategic Planning
Tagged Goal, Goal setting, New Year Resolution, newyear, Strategic planning
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Being Strategic Without Stalling
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
Posted in Library Services, Planning, Strategic Planning
Tagged Balance, Libraries, Nike, Planning, Public library, Serendipity, Strategic planning
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Planning: Your Map to the Future
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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Tagged Libraries, Library, Strategic planning
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It’s Good to have Goals (and Vision too!)
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
Posted in Planning, Strategic Planning
Tagged Goal, Mission statement, Seapoint Center, Strategic planning, Vision, Vision statement
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