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Library trends: jobs, education, digital, creation
Posted on May 14, 2012 | No CommentsThe following information was provided to support a public library’s strategic planning effort. It will hopefully be beneficial for others. In a time of constant change and uncertainty in the 21st century, the world is rapidly transitioning to a digital world. What will the library look like, IF most information, resources, and services become digitized? Where can libraries focus [...] -
KLA Keynote: World Domination Through Librarianship
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No CommentsAt last week’s KLA conference in Wichita, the Thursday morning keynote by Dr. David Lankes of Syracuse University challenged us all in the following way: In an era of battling walled content gardens, disruptive change, social media-enabled revolutions, and truthiness there has never been a greater need for librarians. Sorting through mountains of data, ensuring a [...] -
“It’s Alive!” Keeping Your Strategic Plan Vital
Posted on November 15, 2010 | No CommentsMake it visible Make your plan easily available via your library’s website, and include at least one or two highlighted points from the plan in every printed newsletter, press release, or other external communications. Progress reports and reviews of your goals at monthly board meetings should be built into the agenda as standing items. You don’t [...] -
Technology Planning
Posted on November 12, 2009 | 3 CommentsAudio files re-added July 2010 (-Sharon) Brenda organized a series of online training sessions for everyone needing to update their Technology Plan, needed for e-rate funding purposes. In the first session, we discussed what needs to be included ina tech plan, sample technology plans that meet e-rate requirements, tips and advice from a technology planning expert [...]