Documents
Support for Digital Literacy in Public Libraries
Last Modified: 08 October 2013
This digital literacy guidebook was created under a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and is designed for state libraries to use in exploring potential state-level investments and partnerships that advance digital literacy.
Benefits of a Project Manager in Library Building Projects
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Includes first-hand experience and information about why and how project managers are important to library building projects.
Community and Library Services Analysis Tools
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Analysis worksheets created by Kitty Yancheff of the Humboldt County Library in Eureka, California to assess community and library services to triage social services.
Community-Led Libraries
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Links to resources and articles related to the efforts and outcomes of a four-year Canadian libraries project involving communities in the development and delivery of library services.
Disaster Planning and Response
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This excerpt from "Preservation and Conservation for Libraries and Archives" discusses the three main parts of planning for emergencies, starting with providing for the safety of patrons and staff. It includes a sample emergency instructions form.
Elements of a Disaster Response Plan
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This excerpt from "Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries" is a checklist that outlines the four sections of a disaster response plan: prevention; response; planning; and recovery.
Questions to Consider Before Collecting New Library Data
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This excerpt from "Collecting and Using Public Library Statistics" discusses the connection between planning and data collection.
Research into practice: Latino Perception of Public Libraries
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
ALA 2009 presentation and associated resources on research exploring Latino perceptions of public libraries and their public-library use and on best practices for utilizing research to inform strategic planning, advocacy, and outreach.
Sample Information Gathering Tools: Surveys, Focus Groups, etc.
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Many examples of actual surveys and focus groups used by libraries.
Writing a Mission Statement
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
A mission statement is a powerful way to inform your staff, community, and board members about the purpose of the library, as well as being a guiding force behind planning and decision making.
