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G2S Project Code: 2014-PA-73072
State: Pennsylvania
Fiscal Year: 2014
Grantee
Bradford County Library System

Project Director
Director Name: June Houghtaling
Director Phone: 5703260536
Director Email: jhoughtaling@jvbrown.edu
General Information
Title: Bradford County Library System Strategic Plan
State Project Code: 4100069748
Start Date: 01/15/2015
End Date: 08/31/2015
Abstract:

The purpose of this project is to develop a workable plan for the future of the Bradford County Library System and its services to its communities; a comprehensive plan that includes the role and function of the system in providing services to all its members and by extension to all of the residents of Bradford County. It will attempt to identify service goals and the mechanism that should be in place to meet those goals.

A planning consultant was hired by the Bradford County Library System to facilitate a planning conference to formulate a workable strategic plan. a 9 member planning team was formed and met with the planning consultant. The team planned a 2 day conference with 30 stakeholders. The planning team drafted a mission and vision statement that was improved at the conference. The conference was engaging, challenging, and highly productive. Everyone's voice was heard and ownership of the plan was established. A draft plan is currently under review.

The strategic focus areas identified:
Organizational structure--establish an effective county-wide system
Leadership--Hire a qualified library system administrator
Marketing--Promote library programs and services
Collaboration--Build strong, mutually beneficial partnerships

During the fourth quarter, the planning team and consultant finalized the plan and the the Bradford County Library System Board approved it.


State Goal: Create opportunities for libraries to enhance their capacity to provide 21st Century resources, services and programs to their communities.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$15,265.92
$0.00
$0.00
$15,265.92
Intent(s)
Improve library operations.
Library Infrastructure & Capacity
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Strategic Planning
Narrative: The Bradford County Library System hired a planning consultant to facilitate the process of identifying a shared vision for the future state of the Bradford County Library System. A planning team was formed and met with the consultant to plan a 2 day conference of community members and stakeholders. The conference was held on June 11 and 12, 2015. The purpose of the conference was to clarify issues and formulate goals and objectives, to create a road map to a mutually desired future.
Intent: Improve library operations.

Activity: Planning & Evaluation
Mode: Prospective
Format: Third party


Quantity
Number of evaluations and/or plans funded: 1
Number of funded evaluation and/or plans completed: 1


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: BRADFORD COUNTY LIBRARY System
Address: 16093 Rt 6
City: Troy
State: PA
Zip: 17724
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important findings or outcomes from your project:
Shared understanding of the current state of the library Blueprint for the system's desired future state
Please briefly describe importance of findings:
Creates an ownership among members of the library system Clarified issues and created goals
What methods did you use to determine your findings? Check all that apply:
Participant Observation
Based on outputs, outcomes and/or other results, explain any significant lessons learned from these findings for either the SLAA or others in the LIS field:
1) Members learned to look at the library system as a whole. 2) Members learned that positive change can occur 3) Learned what equipment and supplies are needed when facilitating a group meeting; including the appropriate size for the room. 4) Conference attendees learned the intricacies of library funding and structure. All voices were heard and the group took ownership of the plan established
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort:
Yes: As the plan develops and is adopted, the implementation will take a great deal of effort on the part of the system members. There will be an implementation and monitoring plan.
Do you anticipate any change in the project's scope:
No
Do you anticipate any other changes in the project:
No
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Strategic Plan