Webinar: Introduction to Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

Originally presented March 2, 2022

In this webinar, Joy Fuller, author of the Public Library Association’s (PLA) newly released book, Strategic Planning for Public Libraries, introduces the approach outlined in the book and provide a sneak peek into an important step in the strategic planning process.

To deepen their understanding of the subject, webinar attendees can also purchase Joy Fuller’s book, Strategic Planning for Public Libraries, published by the Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association. This instructional publication provides a framework that libraries of all sizes can use as a basis for their strategic planning. The content is supported by research conducted across more than 200 public library professionals and in-depth interviews with more than twenty library directors and leaders throughout the country.

Strategic Planning for Public Libraries is available as an eBook or print/eBook bundle, and each purchase also comes with supplemental materials, including reusable templates, worksheets, and real-life examples to help guide the reader through the strategic planning process.

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Introduction to Strategic Planning for Public Libraries