SELF ASSESSMENT QUIZ #16
ROLE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
Your selection will appear here as correct or incorrect
1. While the planning process is not about collection development, information about it is included here because:
a. It is a fun project that libraries will enjoy doing in their free time
b. Because one cannot manage the information resources without knowing what service responses the library will emphasize to meet community needs
c. The author wants everyone to use the planning process in libraries
d. The new planning process can be adapted to any size library
2. The latest version of the service responses (2007) includes information about what resources, including collections, and library operations are likely to be impacted by the choice of each of the service responses for community needs.
True
False
3. Surveys to gather information about the community’s attitude and expectations for the library always have to be written
True
False
4. The planning process cannot be conducted entirely by the library staff and board without bothering with in put from any community members because: (check all that apply)
a. The library staff and board already know everything about the community
b. We all tend to notice and remember those others who are like ourselves and often fail to notice those who are different or move in different circles
c. Those who use the library regularly may not be those who most need the library
d. If the community is not involved in developing the vision and the service responses, it is unlikely that the community will embrace the plan and changes that might result
e. It is their library
f. The staff and board already have too much to do
5. The planning process is a waste of time because our library is already pretty good and for a small library we do not need to change anything.
True
False
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