Section outline

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    Welcome!

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    Start with this video clip to get ready to dig into the details of creating a written plan that will help your library move forward and respond to challenges.

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    Getting Started

    Planning is a requirement in the public library standards, but it is also best-practice for great libraries.

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    Using Data

    Data collection methods vary in the amount and quality of data that can be collected and in the amount of work required to collect the data. 

    The Planning Committee should decide what level of data gathering is appropriate for your library’s strategic planning needs. 

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    Create Your Strategic Plan

    Drafting the plan and submitting it to the board for approval relies on all of the hard work of the team and using data wisely.

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    Evaluation

    Continuous improvement takes commitment to regular review.

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    Course Wrap-Up

    • You have learned about how to create a written strategic plan that will help library leadership effectively prioritize and take action on the decisions that will help the library be successful for many years to come.

      Before you complete the course evaluation please consider these questions:

      • What new information have you learned about planning?
      • What is something you need to learn more about?
      • Which MSL Staff member or other do you need to connect with?
      • Who can you share your new knowledge with?