Long Range Planning

Why A Long Range Plan?

Long-term goals are inherently strategic. This characteristic is why long-term goals shape the overall direction of the organization. It plays an important role in helping leaders to think differently about the organization

What Is A Long Range Plan?

A long-range plan is a set of goals (usually five to ten) that outlines the path for the future. When the long-range plan is in place, a strategic plan should be developed to define the objectives and actions necessary to achieve the goals spelled out in the long-range plan.

Steps For A Long Range Plan

  1. Evaluate
  2. New Vision/Mission
  3. Needs Assessment
  4. Propose & select goals
  5. Develop a Strategic Implementation Plan
  6. Periodic Assessment and Update

Needs Assessment Instructions

The nitty-gritty details of a successful needs assessment for your community. Download your own copy from here.

Needs Assessment Report

A template for conducting the needs assessment for your library. Download your own working copy here.

Needs Assessment Workbook

What is a community? What is a need? What is a needs assessment and how do we implement it? Take a look here to find the ins and outs of all your questions.

Miami Public Library

Focus Group Questions

Survey Questions

PPT Presentation OLA19

Needs Assessment

Metro Library System

Updating Your Long Range Plan

FY18-20 Strategic Plan Update