Planning

The main purpose of a special library is the support and enhance the mission of the organization in which it is housed by serving research and development needs.

Some items a special librarian will need to plan for:

• Support of recognized information needs
• Support for educational and training programs
• Marketing
• Records management/Archival functions
• General information/recreational reading

Levels of Goals/Plans and Their Importance

                     

GOALS: Goals should be specific, measurable, realistically challenging, and linked to awards. They should also have a defined time period and cover key result areas.

• Strategic Goals - Where the organization wants to be in the future
• Tactical Goals - Goals that define the outcomes that major divisions and departments must achieve
• Operational Goals - Specific, measurable, results expected from departments, work groups, and individuals 

PLANS:

• Strategic Plans - Action steps, a blueprint that defines the organizational activities and resource allocations
• Tactical Plans - Designed to help execute major strategic plans
• Operational Plans - Organization's lower levels that specify action steps toward achieving operational goals