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Here you'll find helpful hints, friendly advice, and useful articles as well as library news and current Library Strategies' projects. We aim to strengthen libraries by providing information that any library, foundation, or Friends organization can act on. We hope you enjoy these posts, and if you would like to see us write on any topics in particular, please let us know.

On Hearing and Being Heard

By Wendy Werdin | January 26, 2022 | Comments Off on On Hearing and Being Heard

One key principle of a good strategic planning process (and frankly, many other processes) is to listen before…

Webinar Series: Governance Structures and Best Practices

By Wendy Werdin | December 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Webinar Series: Governance Structures and Best Practices

At the beginning of December, Library Strategies offered a free webinar on foundation board governance best practices. It…

The “We Make Workplans for Our Workplans” Edition

By Wendy Werdin | October 28, 2021 | Comments Off on The “We Make Workplans for Our Workplans” Edition

Here at Library Strategies, we’re always happy to help, so you’re never entirely without someone to go to…

Implementation Planning or What To Do In Case of Frogs

By Wendy Werdin | September 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Implementation Planning or What To Do In Case of Frogs

Pretend, with your humble author, that your library has just finished a strategic plan. You’ve got all these…

Your Library is Preparing for a Capital Campaign! Now What?

By Wendy Werdin | August 31, 2021 | Comments Off on Your Library is Preparing for a Capital Campaign! Now What?

We’ve seen increased interest in feasibility studies and capital campaigns in the last few months. Given funding opportunities…

Dos and Don’ts for RFPs

By Wendy Werdin | July 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Dos and Don’ts for RFPs

Say you have a project like strategic planning that you know will require the help of an outside…