Category: strategic planning
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Planning Ahead: Building a Meaningful Continuing Education Plan for Your Library Staff in 2027
October is a great time to start thinking about staff development for the coming year. For many libraries, the last few months of the year are filled with budgets, strategic planning, annual reports, holidays, and preparing for the year ahead. Continuing education can easily become something that gets handled at the last minute: “We have…
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Can Virtual Focus Groups Work For Your Library?
Libraries can leverage virtual focus groups as a powerful tool for strategic planning and gathering insights on services and future developments. With the increasing prevalence of digital communication tools, hosting virtual focus groups allows libraries to reach a broader audience, including those who may not be able to attend in-person meetings due to geographical, time,…
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Is staff education a part of your library’s strategic plan?
Staff education, continuing education, and staff development are integral components of any library’s strategic planning process. Libraries are dynamic institutions that serve diverse communities with evolving needs and expectations. To effectively meet these demands, library staff must possess a wide range of skills and knowledge. Incorporating staff education initiatives into strategic planning ensures that library…
