Strategic planning for academic libraries : a step-by-step guide

Thompson, Gregory C. (Gregory Coyne) 1943- (Author). Maringanti, Harish, (author.). Anderson, Rick, 1965- (author.). Soehner, Catherine, (author.). Comer, Alberta, (author.).

Summary: Each chapter of this book is focused on one stage of the strategic planning process. Such planning will help in meeting current challenges, as well as in developing flexible ways to approach future challenges. By combining both theoretical and real-life examples, the authors hope to cover situations that will prove helpful to other libraries considering such a project. -- adapted from introduction

Record details

ISBN: 9780838918937
ISBN: 083891893X
Physical Description: print
xi, 129 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2019.
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-117) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Why engage in strategic planning? -- Preplanning -- Facilitation -- Feedback -- Communication -- Implementation -- Assessment -- Tying it all together -- Appendix A. A vision for our users, a vision for ourselves: Marriott Library Strategic Plan, 2011-2013 -- Appendix B. Executive council strategic planning retreat agenda -- Appendix C. University of Utah strategic goals -- Appendix D. Marriott Library strategic directions, 2015-2020 -- Appendix E. IRB approval -- Appendix F. University of Utah survey tester email -- Appendix G. Survey -- Appendix H. Consent cover letter for survey -- Appendix I. Final report and recommendations -- Appendix J. Focus group questions -- Appendix K. Prize acceptance letter.