NCompass Live - http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
August. 12, 2015.
The linkage between strategic planning as a prerequisite for the new accreditation guidelines is obvious to those who have used the guidelines. Less obvious are the various sections of the guidelines that can be used for both long-term and short-term planning. Richard Miller and Laura Johnson, from the Nebraska Library Commission, and Denise Harders, from the Central Plains Library System, will make recommendations concerning this use.
2. • To ensure the library is addressing
community needs
• To help think through priorities
• To give the library direction
• To show the library is forward-thinking
• To use staff time efficiently
• To avoid wasting money
• To fulfill the requirement for Accreditation
Why make a plan?
3. Strategic Plan community
Ingredients:
1. Mission Statement
2. Community profile
3. Community needs assessment
4. Library assessment
5. Unique contributions
6. Goals
7. Evaluation plan
4. The mission of the Oakland Public
Library is to provide quality materials
and services which fulfill the
educational, informational, cultural and
recreational needs of the entire
community in an atmosphere that is
welcoming, respectful and professional.
http://oakland-library.blogspot.com/p/mission-statement.html
Mission
5. The mission of The New York Public
Library is to inspire lifelong learning,
advance knowledge, and strengthen our
communities.
http://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/mission
Mission
12. Evaluation
Who will evaluate
If and how goals were met
Any unexpected outcomes
Any new needs that emerged
Any goals that are no longer relevant
How will progress toward the goals and
objectives be measured or monitored?