2012 Kansas Public Library Standards mentioning planning
- Values: What principles are important to you?
- Core Values of Librarianship by the American Library Association
- How to write a values statement (4:48 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- New York Public Library's core values
- Mission: Why are you here?
- How to write a mission statement (4:05 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- Tips for writing mission statements (2-pages) by Association of Library Trustees, Advocates Friends, and Foundations
- Mission Statement Template
- What is the difference between vision and mission statements?
- New York Public Library's mission statement
- Southern Area Public Library mission, winner of the 2013 Best Small Library in America Award.
- Vision: Where do you want to go?
- Planning
- 11-minute video explaining the purpose of planning and how to start planning.
- What is strategic planning, really? (3:59 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- Overview of strategic planning process (4:47 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- Choosing your strategic objectives (4:47 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- Strategic planning with the balanced scorecard (4:39 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- SWOT Analysis: How to perform one for your organization (5:22 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- SWOT Analysis template with helpful questions for filling out the sheet
- How to set SMART goals (4:44 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- What is the difference between goals and objectives? presents the common view that SMART characteristics should apply to objectives not goals. So just decide to create SMART goals or SMART objectives and don't worry about it.
- How to develop action plans for your business goals (4:39 minute video) by Erica Olsen
- Common strategic planning pitfalls (2:20 minute video) by Erica Olsen
