Planning Forums

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The American Library Association is drafting its next strategic plan, which will cover the period from 2010 to 2015. An important part of this planning process is the "environmental scan," which consists of gathering and discussing information on the environment within which the association is currently operating and in which it will operate over the next five years. To better understand the environment and trends that will shape our future, ALA Chapters and Affiliates were asked to provide comments. These comments are posted on
ALA 2015 Environmental Scan in ALA Connect, where instructions for posting resources are also found. Feedback from ALA planning forums was provided on the following questions:

  • What are the most important things that ALA can do to help you as a member?
  • What are the most important things ALA can do for libraries?
  • What are the most important things ALA can do for the public?
  • What are the most pressing/important issues facing libraries and the profession?

Below are links to the results of the ALA Chapter and Affiliate forums.

ALA Chapters and Affiliates

Alaska Library Association Planning Forum

Arizona Library Association Planning Forum

Arkansas Library Association Planning Forum

Connecticut Library Association Planning Forum

Florida Library Association Planning Forum

Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) Planning Forum

Georgia Library Association Planning Forum

Idaho Library Association Planning Forum

Illinois School Library Media Association Planning Forum Results

Iowa Library Association Feedback

Kansas Library Association Planning Forum

Kentucky Library Association and Kentucky School Media Association Planning Forum

Louisiana Library Association Planning Forum

Maryland Library Association Planning Forum

Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) Planning Forum

Minnesota Library Association Planning Forum

Mississippi Library Association Planning Forum

Montana Library Association Planning Forum

Mountain Plains Library Association Planning Forum

Nebraska Library Association Planning Forum

New England Library Association Planning Forum

North Dakota Library Association Planning Forum

Oklahoma Library Association Planning Forum

Pacific Northwest Library Association Planning Forum

Pennsylvania Library Association Planning Forum

South Carolina Library Association Planning Forum

South Dakota Library Association Planning Forum

Tennessee Association of School Librarians Planning Forum

Virginia Library Association Planning Forum

West Virginia Library Association Planning Forum Summary

Wyoming Library Association Planning Forum

Summaries

Chapter Planning Forums Full Summaries. Chapter Planning Forums Full Summaries Feedback from 10 ALA planning forums.

Missouri, Georgia, New England Planning Forums

Summary of Priorities for ALA from 20 Chapter and Affiliate Planning Forums. This report summarizes priorities of 20 Chapter and Affiliate Planning Forums.