As the emphasis of academic librarianship moves away from collecting materials, the service philosophy will become a strong component of librarianship that is committed to access. Not only individual libraries, but all of academic librarianship, must transform. The service philosophy is the foundation of our future. Libraries will be instrumental in the organization and archiving of future information. In order to be prepared for this responsibility planning is necessary.
Strategic planning allows libraries to evaluate their role within the community they serve.
Goals can be set based on community demands. Once established these goals can be used as guides for libraries as they organize, collect and disseminate information. This article looks at developing a strategic plan, how strategic plans are being used today and how they will apply to the library of the future. You can also obtain sample copies of any Haworth Press titles from the address above.