The importance of strategic planning in ensuring that libraries are relevant, energizing and essential institutions. All types of libraries face numerous new challenges in our fast-paced world. Strategic planning techniques bring focus to key issues, provide for community and stakeholder comment, and identify options and opportunities.
Strategic planning invites creativity and aids in crafting key communications messages.
Be a current student member of ALA and LAMA or join prior to acceptance of the award. Submit an original manuscript according to the guidelines and criteria outlined below. Length 4,000 to 6,000 words. Criteria for Selection Selection is based upon the quality and appropriateness of the submitted manuscripts. Guidelines for Submission Submissions must include a completed application form signed by the Dean or Director of the ALA accredited program of library and information studies in which the applicant is enrolled.