In an ever-evolving academic landscape, libraries must craft strategic plans that embrace uncertainty while aligning with institutional goals and stakeholder needs. This webinar explores practical approaches to strategic planning in libraries, emphasizing the importance of incorporating flexibility, building in known unknowns, and leveraging Appreciative Inquiry to foster innovation and engagement. Participants will learn how to develop actionable, agile plans that position their libraries for success amidst budget fluctuations, emerging technologies, and shifting campus priorities.

Audience

Library managers, directors, supervisors, and other information professionals interested in moving into a leadership position or in leading from their current position.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, learners will be able to:

-Understand the Role of Uncertainty in Strategic Planning

-Apply Appreciative Inquiry to Generate Strategic Ideas

-Align Library Strategic Plans with Institutional Priorities

Presenter

Kate Flewelling, MLIS, AHIP-D, is the Director of Alumni Medical Library at Boston University where she provides leadership and strategic planning to support the educational, clinical, research and administrative needs of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine School of Medicine, Division of Graduate Medical Sciences, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and School of Public Health. She currently serves as MLA Treasurer. Kate has been involved in strategic planning at the departmental, library, school and association levels.

If you are a LILRC Hospital Member Librarian and are interested in watching this webinar for credit, please contact Sally Stieglitz at sstieglitz@lilrc.org to request a code.

NOTE: This program is available for viewing only. Attendees will not have access to slides, handouts, or recordings. No CEU's will be issued.  LILRC does not have access to speaker contact information.  Through our partnership with MLA, LILRC is given a limited number of seats to open up to our members for viewing purposes only.  This program is not hosted by LILRC, LILRC staff will not be able to assist in accessing this webinar.  If you are having trouble accessing this program please refer to the instructions provided in the Zoom Link email. 

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