Planning is an important exercise for libraries. It helps the library focus in a strategic manner and allows the library to better fulfill its mission.
Here are several important documents that can provide an excellent information for a planning effort:
Here is an excellent resource to get started: Nebraska Library Commission’s Strategic Planning for Public Library Accreditation
See some of our library system member library plans here.
Here are our most recent plans:
Waukesha County Library Services Plan 2017-2021
Bridges Library System Strategic Plan 2016-2017 (with status updates)
Jefferson County Library Service Plan 2016-2018