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10 Signs for a new Strategic Plan Blog, Library Strategies Consulting Group, Library Consulting

10 Signs It’s Time for a New Strategic Plan

By Kim Horton | October 11, 2015 |

How do you know it is time for a new strategic plan? Well – duh – the obvious…

Library Lobbying, Library Strategies Consulting Group, Library Consulting

‘Lobbying’ is Not a Dirty Word

By Kim Horton | September 17, 2015 |

It seems that everyone is talking about the importance of advocating for your library, but what does that…

Managing Your Board, Library Strategies Consulting Group, Library Consulting

Keys to Managing Your Board(s)

By Kim Horton | September 14, 2015 |

Depending on your view, most public libraries are blessed or cursed with multiple boards. These may include the…

Because of the Library Public Awareness Campaign, Library Strategies Consulting, Library Consulting Group

10 Strategies for Effective Public Awareness

By Kim Horton | September 11, 2015 |

It seems these days that libraries all too often find themselves battling the incorrect and damaging perception that…

Opus & Olives, Library Strategies Consulting Group, Library Consulting

Special Events: A Brave Idea

By Kim Horton | November 14, 2014 |

It is probably safe to say that libraries, Friends, and foundations around the country all have one question…

Once Upon a Reader, Library Strategies Consulting Group, Library Consulting

MN Statewide One-Book Program

By Kim Horton | November 13, 2014 |

This year Minnesota proudly joined the ranks of Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Michigan with it’s creation of a children’s…