Strategic Planning and the Small Public Library: A Case Study.

Barrish, Alan; Carrigan, Dennis

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Publication Date: 1991

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Strategic Planning and the Small Public Library: A Case Study.

Barrish, Alan; Carrigan, Dennis

Public Libraries, v30 n5 p283-87 Sep-Oct 1991

Discussion of the need for strategic planning in public libraries highlights a case study of a small resort town library, the Crawford Memorial Library, in Monticello, New York. Deciding on specific library roles and planning their implementation are described, and the importance of environment and competition in strategic planning is explained. (nine references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Competition, Environment, Library Administration, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures, Library Planning, Library Role, Library Services, Program Implementation, Public Libraries

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York

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