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Director outlines draft strategic-plan approach after county plan approval
Summary
The director presented goals and a proposed 3–5 year planning horizon with three priority categories (immediate achievable items, aspirational projects needing resources, and ongoing guiding principles) and recommended an annual rolling review process.
Following the county board's approval of the county strategic plan, the library director asked the trustees for guidance on a library strategic plan—including purpose, dates, format and the level of public engagement. The director proposed three categories for the plan: actions the library can accomplish within the established resources, aspirational projects that may require additional resources, and ongoing principles that guide daily work.
The director said the plan should be a practical tool and suggested a three-year rolling process with annual reviews to add another year at the end of the cycle. Board members generally supported a 3 — 5-year horizon and favored a visible statement of values that staff, trustees and the public can see and use. One trustee asked about the foundation's role and whether more external outreach or a consultant would be appropriate; the director said the board could choose the scope and he was prepared to run a primarily internal process unless the board directs broader engagement.
The director will draft a plan outline and return to the board for comment; timing and level of external consultation will depend on the board's direction. The discussion concluded with agreement to keep the plan actionable and to consider alignment with board and county cycles.
