Begin at the Beginning: The Importance of a Written Philosophy in Shaping a New Library Initiative

Presenter Information

Kimberly Burke Sweetman, University of New HampshireFollow

Type

Lightning Talk

Session Description

Finding the balance between theory and practice is an important aspect of library work. Just as a library’s mission statement can guide a library broadly, a written philosophy can guide an initiative, clarifying direction and scope. Using the example of an assessment philosophy to guide the re-imagination of a library assessment program, this talk shows the value of creating a philosophy to support new initiatives and how to create and apply such a philosophy.

Type of Library

University Library

Keywords

Vision Statement, Planning, Philosophy, Assessment, Library

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