Strategic Planning for Georgia's public library services
Focus Group Notes
We urge your participation in a very important initiative for Georgia's public libraries. The Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) is coordinating the development of a state-wide strategic plan for public library services. This planning process is intended to map out the direction of library service in Georgia and to refine the role of both GPLS and state funding for libraries over the next half decade. Toward this goal, GPLS is hosting a series of seven focus group sessions around the state.
The information gathered in these activities will be used to develop a strategic planning document that will inform the 61 library systems of Georgia, the University System Board of Regents, the General Assembly, the Governor and GPLS. Your participation will have a powerful impact on both the content and influence of this document.
Documents
General Documents
- GPLS Strategic Plan, 2007
- IMLS - Creating a Nation of Learners - Strategic Plan 2012-2016
- Building Digital Communties: A Framework for Action, IMLS 2012
- Building Digital Communities: Getting Started, IMLS 2012
- Confronting the Future: Strategic Visions for the 21st Century Public Library
- Maximize the Potential of Your Public Library
- FY12 Ending Budget Summary, GA Public Libraries
- Putting the Pieces Together: a Strategic Plan for Public Library Services in GA 2001/04
LSTA Plans
- LSTA 2008-12 Five Year Plan (224KB, PDF)
- LSTA 2012-17 Five Year Plan (broken into three parts):
Thought Papers
