Identify issues, set priorities and focus efforts accordingly. Start small and work up. Developing an effective program takes time. Be prepared for the long haul. Adapt your plans and strategies to new data and changing circumstances.
First steps Make an assessment.
This does not need to be a major effort. Start from memory. Brainstorm with staff and volunteers. Examine available documentation. Make a rough list, consisting of item, collection, or series, with brief statement of condition, frequency of use, and other summary data.