Strategic Planning and Management for Library Managers

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 168 pages
• Published by: Libraries Unlimited May 30, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1591582318
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1591582311
• Book Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 10.4 ounces

From Booklist
Designed to explore, demystify, identify, and discuss strategic planning and management, this guide is divided into three major parts: "Strategies," "Strategic Planning," and "Monitoring and Updating Strategies." Part 1 defines a strategy, addresses the need for one, and presents ten distinct schools of strategic thought. Part 2 differentiates between strategic planning and long-range planning, discusses the benefits of strategic planning, and identifies approaches to preparing and implementing such plans. Part 3 focuses on performance measures, ways to communicate the value of libraries to others, and the "culture of assessment," an environment where all library staff are routinely involved in the evaluation process.

Information presented throughout the book is clear, practical, readily accessible, well documented, and amply supported by notes, tables, figures, diagrams, and quotes. Overall, this book is a fine introduction to the subject and a helpful resource for all librarians. Sean Kinder
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Product Review
Matthews' wise voice of experience shows readers what kinds of strategies are possible, how to create a strategic plan, and how to monitor it once it has been implemented.[t]his is an great resource that will provide great value for those who sincerely desire improvement and help in this area.Reference & User Services Quarterly

Management expert Joseph R. Matthews demystifies strategic planning in his new book, Strategic Planning and Management for Library Managers. He begins with a definition of strategies, then moves on to consider ten schools of thought about strategy formulation, to discuss various types of strategies, and to explain the strategic planning process. Matthews also includes a section on useful tools for managing the library.American Libraries

Strategic Planning and Management for Library Managers is a comprehensive overview of the art and science of strategic planning as well as a practical guide to the development and implementation of the plan itself.[a] good primer for individuals new to the process such as members of a library strategic planning team. Using it with such a group would provide a shared basic understanding of the background, purpose, and process of strategic planning.Portal

Information presented throughout the book is clear, practical, readily accessible, well documented, and amply supported by notes, tables, figures, diagrams, and quotes. Overall, this book is a fine introduction to the subject and a helpful resource for all librarians.Booklist/Professional Reading