MichiganX: Strategic Planning for Public Libraries
Learn how to develop, implement, and adapt a strategic plan to fit the needs of your library.
- Certification
- Certificate of completion
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Price Value
- $ 59
- Difficulty Level
- Introductory
About this Course
This course, part of the Public Library Management Professional Certificate program, delves into the essentials of creating a strategic plan for public libraries by examining the strategic plans of various library types. Strategic planning in libraries involves setting an organization's long-term goals, vision, and future directions. Learners will discover how library leaders collaborate with trustees, library boards, or municipal leadership to utilize strategic planning in determining long-term goals, funding priorities, staffing necessities, and other critical factors for success. Furthermore, the course reveals that strategic planning transcends mere documentation; it is a continual process of planning, action, and reflection that involves all stakeholders in crafting a shared vision and actionable steps for the future.
At a glance
- Institution: MichiganX
- Subject: Humanities
- Level: Introductory
- Prerequisites: Recommended: Course PUBLIB604x
- Language: English
- Video Transcript: English
- Associated Programs: Professional Certificate in Public Library Management
- Associated Skills: Planning, Library Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership
What You'll Learn
- The importance and framework for strategic planning in library environments.
- Techniques for identifying funding priorities, necessary staffing, and infrastructure to achieve strategic goals.
- Methods to effectively communicate and solicit input from stakeholders including board members, municipal officials, staff, and the public.
- Skills to develop and integrate a strategic plan into library management practices for ensuring success.
- Ways to adapt the strategic plan in response to organizational changes.
Who This Course Is For
- Library professionals aiming to enhance their strategic planning abilities.
- Individuals interested in public library management.
- Administrative personnel involved in the strategic and operational planning of library services.
Real-World Application
Learners can apply the strategies and skills learned in this course to real-world scenarios such as improving library services, effectively managing library resources, and engaging community stakeholders in library development projects. The ability to adapt and implement a strategic plan will also empower library professionals to respond proactively to changing community needs and challenges.
Syllabus
No syllabus available.
