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	There are [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/models.htm several types] of strategic planning, the most common of which is [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/str_plan.htm goal-based planning]. [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/stmnts.htm Mission, values, and/or vision statements] are used in most types of strategic planning. And while the format of the strategic plan will change somewhat depending on the organization's needs, a sample form can be found [http://www.managementhelp.org/np_progs/sp_mod/sp_frame.htm here].		There are [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/models.htm several types] of strategic planning, the most common of which is [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/str_plan.htm goal-based planning]. [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/stmnts.htm Mission, values, and/or vision statements] are used in most types of strategic planning. And while the format of the strategic plan will change somewhat depending on the organization's needs, a sample form can be found [http://www.managementhelp.org/np_progs/sp_mod/sp_frame.htm here].
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		+	A carefully articulated mission statement is fundamental in setting the compass bearing of an institution’s overall strategic plan. Here are guidelines on how to write [http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1f65qM/www.fastcompany.com/blog/dan-heath/switch/writing-mission-statement-doesnt-suck/r:f a meaningful mission statement].

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 Nelson, William Neal and Robert W. Fernekes. 2002. ''Standards and Assessment for Academic Libraries: A Workbook''. ACRL: Chicago. (0838982115) Shows how to use mission statements in planning and assessment, as well as how to evaluate how library services, instruction, resources, access, staff, and facilities fit into the goals of the parent institution. Also contains appendices fitting ACRL standards to those of the various major US regional accrediting agencies.
 ACRL's [http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/standardslibraries.cfm Standards and Guidelines for Libraries in Higher Education] (approved June, 2004). From the forward: "These standards are intended to apply to libraries supporting academic programs at institutions of higher education. Earlier standards for libraries relied heavily upon resource and program 'inputs' such as financial support, space, materials and staff activities. These new standards continue to consider 'inputs,' but they also take into consideration 'outputs' and 'outcomes.'"
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 The [http://nces.ed.gov/index.asp National Center for Education Statistics] lets you [http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/compare/Index.asp?LibraryType=Academic   compare academic libraries] using your choice of parameters, including FTE,  expenditures, gate count, number of reference transactions, serial subscriptions, and number of staff. These comparisons are currently based on numbers from 2004.
 =====Institutional Accrediting Agencies=====

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 [http://www.lib.ku.edu/mission.shtml University of Kansas] (mission statement)
 [https://library.usask.ca/initiatives/StrategicPlan2007 University of Saskatchewan] (mission, vision, and values statements, and strategic plan)
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 [http://lib.linnbenton.edu/Library/Mission.html Linn-Benton Community College] (mission statement)
 =====Tools=====

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 There are [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/models.htm several types] of strategic planning, the most common of which is [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/str_plan.htm goal-based planning]. [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/stmnts.htm Mission, values, and/or vision statements] are used in most types of strategic planning. And while the format of the strategic plan will change somewhat depending on the organization's needs, a sample form can be found [http://www.managementhelp.org/np_progs/sp_mod/sp_frame.htm here].
 ==In Academic Libraries==
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 . Saunders, L. 2007. Regional accreditation organizations' treatment of information literacy: Definitions, collaboration, and cssessment. ''The Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 33(3): 317-326.
 =====Examples of Strategy, Vision, and Focus Statements=====
 Libraries at [http://www.arl.org/arl/membership/members.shtml ARL-member] universities:
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 [http://lib.linnbenton.edu/Library/Mission.html Linn-Benton Community College] (mission statement)
 =====Tools=====
 Nelson, William Neal and Robert W. Fernekes. 2002. ''Standards and Assessment for Academic Libraries: A Workbook''. ACRL: Chicago. (0838982115) Shows how to use mission statements in planning and assessment, as well as how to evaluate how library services, instruction, resources, access, staff, and facilities fit into the goals of the parent institution. Also contains appendices fitting ACRL standards to those of the various major US regional accrediting agencies.
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 =====Institutional Accrediting Agencies=====
 As listed by the [http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml?src=a US Department of Education]:

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 As an example of the latter, the [http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/ North Central Association's] first criteria for accreditation is concerned with the integrity of the university's mission, including that "understanding of and support for the mission pervade the organization." Further examples of how the library fits into the accreditation process can be found in the following:
-Baker, Ronald. 2002. Evaluating quality and effectiveness: Regional accreditation principles and practices. ''Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 28 (1): 3-7.
+. Baker, Ronald. 2002. Evaluating quality and effectiveness: Regional accreditation principles and practices. ''Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 28 (1): 3-7.
-Drake, D. 2007. SACS Standards vs. ACRL Standards: The facts. ''Texas Library Journal'' 83(2): 68-69.
+. Drake, D. 2007. SACS Standards vs. ACRL Standards: The facts. ''Texas Library Journal'' 83(2): 68-69.
-Gratch-Lindauer, Bonnie. 2002. Comparing regional accreditation standards: Outcomes assessment and other trends. ''Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 28(1): 14-25.
+. Gratch-Lindauer, Bonnie. 2002. Comparing regional accreditation standards: Outcomes assessment and other trends. ''Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 28(1): 14-25.
-Malone, Debbie and William Neal Nelson. 2006. A library compliance strategy for regional accreditation standards: Using ACRL Higher Education Standards with the Middle States Commission. ''College & Undergraduate Libraries'' 13(1): 89-105.
+. Malone, Debbie and William Neal Nelson. 2006. A library compliance strategy for regional accreditation standards: Using ACRL Higher Education Standards with the Middle States Commission. ''College & Undergraduate Libraries'' 13(1): 89-105.
-Nelson, William Neal and Robert W. Fernekes. 2002. ''Standards and assessment for academic libraries: A workbook''. Chicago: ACRL.
+. Nelson, William Neal and Robert W. Fernekes. 2002. ''Standards and assessment for academic libraries: A workbook''. Chicago: ACRL.
-Nelson, William N. SACS standards 2004: A compliance strategy for academic libraries. ''The Southeastern Librarian'' 52(3): 9-16.
+. Nelson, William N. SACS standards 2004: A compliance strategy for academic libraries. ''The Southeastern Librarian'' 52(3): 9-16.
-Saunders, L. 2007. Regional accreditation organizations' treatment of information literacy: Definitions, collaboration, and cssessment. ''The Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 33(3): 317-326.
+. Saunders, L. 2007. Regional accreditation organizations' treatment of information literacy: Definitions, collaboration, and cssessment. ''The Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 33(3): 317-326.
 =====Examples of Strategy, Vision, and Focus Statements=====

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−	Although the words are often used interchangeably, strategy, vision, and focus do hold slightly different places in the overall library plan. ~~According to Stueart and Moran's ''Library and Information Center Management'' (2002)~~, ~~the~~ strategy is "a ~~continuous process~~ of ~~making entrepreneurial, even risk-taking, decisions systematically~~ and ~~with~~ the ~~greatest possible knowledge of their~~ future ~~consequences" (91). Values~~ and ~~vision~~ statements ~~are a part of~~ the strategic plan ~~and are "set within a context~~ of ~~the future" (103), while mission statements, goals~~ and ~~objectives flow from them~~ (~~107-110~~).	+	Although the words are often used interchangeably, strategy, vision, and focus do hold slightly different places in the overall library plan. Generally, strategy is a systematic way of evaluating where the library is now and where it should be in the future, while vision, values, and mission statements fit within the strategic plan. A good library-focused explanation of these terms can be found in chapter four of ''Library and Information Center Management'' by Robert D. Stueart and Barbara B. Moran (Libraries Unlimited).

	There are [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/models.htm several types] of strategic planning, the most common of which is [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/str_plan.htm goal-based planning]. [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/stmnts.htm Mission, values, and/or vision statements] are used in most types of strategic planning. And while the format of the strategic plan will change somewhat depending on the organization's needs, a sample form can be found [http://www.managementhelp.org/np_progs/sp_mod/sp_frame.htm here].		There are [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/models.htm several types] of strategic planning, the most common of which is [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/str_plan.htm goal-based planning]. [http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/str_plan/stmnts.htm Mission, values, and/or vision statements] are used in most types of strategic planning. And while the format of the strategic plan will change somewhat depending on the organization's needs, a sample form can be found [http://www.managementhelp.org/np_progs/sp_mod/sp_frame.htm here].

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-Although the terminology can differ--mission statement, vision, focus, strategic planning--the idea is the same: to evaluate where your library is now and determine where you want it to be in the future.
+Although the words are often used interchangeably, strategy, vision, and focus do hold slightly different places in the overall library plan. According to Stueart and Moran's ''Library and Information Center Management'' (2002), the strategy is "a continuous process of making entrepreneurial, even risk-taking, decisions systematically and with the greatest possible knowledge of their future consequences" (91). Values and vision statements are a part of the strategic plan and are "set within a context of the future" (103), while mission statements, goals and objectives flow from them (107-110).
 ==In Academic Libraries==
-Because of their status as part of a larger institution, academic libraries may choose to use their parent organization's mission statements, either in whole or in part, when writing their own. This does two things: 1) ensures that the library is working toward the goals of the university, and 2) helps the university fulfill criteria for accreditation.
+Because of their status as part of a larger institution, academic libraries may choose to use their parent organization's strategic plans and values, vision, and mission statements, either in whole or in part, when writing their own. This does two things: 1) ensures that the library is working toward the goals of the university, and 2) helps the university fulfill criteria for accreditation.
 As an example of the latter, the [http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/ North Central Association's] first criteria for accreditation is concerned with the integrity of the university's mission, including that "understanding of and support for the mission pervade the organization." Further examples of how the library fits into the accreditation process can be found in the following:

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 ==In Academic Libraries==
-Because of their status as part of a larger institution, academic libraries may choose to use their parent organization's mission statements, either in whole or in part.
+Because of their status as part of a larger institution, academic libraries may choose to use their parent organization's mission statements, either in whole or in part, when writing their own. This does two things: 1) ensures that the library is working toward the goals of the university, and 2) helps the university fulfill criteria for accreditation.
 =====Examples of Strategy, Vision, and Focus Statements=====
-[http://www.arl.org/arl/membership/members.shtml ARL-member] academic libraries:
+Libraries at [http://www.arl.org/arl/membership/members.shtml ARL-member] universities:
-[http://www.library.okstate.edu/about/mission.htm Oklahoma State University Library]
+[http://www.howard.edu/library/About/Mission.htm Howard University] (goals, mission, values, and vision statements)
 =====Tools=====
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 ==In Public Libraries==
 ==In Special Libraries==
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