Description:

Geared specifically to the needs of libraries and cultural heritage institutions, the The Library Strategic Planning Toolkit reflects LYRASIS’ strategic planning consulting expertise, and highlights the most essential steps necessary to create a strategic plan that is cost effective and results-driven.  The Toolkit provides an easy and cost-effective way to get you started in strategic planning. This high-quality 3-ring binder is chock full of outlines, plans and worksheets to help libraries carry out a strategic planning effort at whatever level of effort is most comfortable to your organization. It walks you through the essential steps of the planning process - allowing you to select and adapt whatever pieces you want to use. It has information customized for libraries of all types and sizes and really is simple to use.

Included with the Toolkit is a USB flash drive which contains all of the forms and other worksheets from the Toolkit.

Order before February 28, 2010 and save $50 off the cover price - $125. (Regularly $175)

The Library Strategic Planning Toolkit will show you:

• How to incorporate your stakeholders and consider the impact they have on the priorities you set
• How to measure success and how to communicate your overall plan.
• The elements of the strategic planning process and how each contributes to a final written plan.
• How to convene a strategic planning retreat to engage your stakeholders, community and staff in a thoughtful and inclusive process.
• The importance of continuity and culture to the success of your plan.

Download this PDF for a Sample Chapter and Additional Information on the Toolkit