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Strategic Plan
Arizona Chapter
Special Libraries Association
2000 - 2001
VISION: The Arizona Chapter of SLA will be the leading organization
in the state for the advancement and provision of professional information
management, a catalyst in the development of knowledge-based economy,
and a strategic partner in the information-based society.
MISSION: To advance the competencies of SLA members through
networking and professional development for the benefit of information
consumers in Arizona business, government, education, professions and
society, as well as to assist in shaping the education and development
of future information professionals in the state.
Goal 1. Develop programs of interest to members.
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1.1 Create program schedule
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Owner
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Indicator
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Goal
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Status
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What I Should Have Learned in Library School
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President-Elect/ Beki Welsch
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Meeting held
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Sept. 27, 2000
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Held, 23 attended
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Dr. Eugene Garfield (with ASIS)
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President-Elect/ Beki Welsch
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Meeting held
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Oct. 3, 2000
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Held, 30 attended
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Share and Share Alike: Creating Knowledge-Sharing Systems
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President-Elect/ Beki Welsch
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Meeting held
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Dec. 6, 2000
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Held, 26 attended
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SLA Videoconference: "I Told You I'm Worth It"
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President-Elect/ Beki Welsch |
Meeting Held |
March 2001 |
Held, 15 attended |
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International Special Librarians' Day
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President-Elect/ Beki Welsch |
Meeting Held |
April 2001 |
Held, 6 attended |
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Marketing Yourself: A Career Fair for Information Professionals
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President-Elect/ Beki Welsch and Employment Chair/
Ted Johnson |
Event Held |
April 2001 |
Held, 62 attended |
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PR-Iffic: The Art of Library Public Relations
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President-Elect/ Beki Welsch |
Meeting Held |
May 2001 |
Held, 20 attended |
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1.2 Expand networking opportunities
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Owner
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Indicator
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Goal
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Status
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1.2.1 Hold Phoenix & Tucson sessions on regular basis at
different times/locations
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Networking Chairs/ Sheila Donnelly in Phx and Jim Martin in
Tucson
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Greater attendance at sessions
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At least 4 meetings a year |
9 meetings held in Phoenix
2 meetings held in Tucson
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1.2.2 Develop Northern Arizona group
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Networking Chair/ Ann Eagan
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Meetings held
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At least 2 meetings a year |
2 meetings held |
Goal 2. Stimulate membership.
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2.1 Revise membership recruitment plan
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Owner
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Indicator
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Goal
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Status
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2.1.1. Evaluate current plan
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Membership Chair/ Gordon Dutrisac
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Recommendation to Board
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Increase attendance of non-members at meetings |
Letters were sent to people whose membership had
lapsed and brochures were distributed at library school. |
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2.2 Develop a membership retention strategy
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Owner
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Indicator
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Goal
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Status
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2.2.1. Mentoring program
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PR Chair/ Lori Critz
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- Check with leadership discussion list
- What are other chapters doing?
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Survey sent to membership in Fall 2000.
Received feedback from chapter members.
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No interest at this time. |
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2.2.2. Bring a member to a meeting
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All
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- Introduce new people
- Record names in minutes
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Each member invites at least one person during year
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Goal 3. Continue relationships with University of
Arizona Library School students.
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3.1 Continue outreach to students
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Owner
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Indicator
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Goal
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Status
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3.1.1. Establish student promotions plan
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Student Chair
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Plan submitted to Board
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Increase awareness of Chapter
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Not accomplished. Student chair changed mid-year. |
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3.1.2. Research paper award
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Student Chair
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Print paper in Chapter Bulletin
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One award per year
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Not accomplished. No interest. |
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3.1.3. Picnic or social event
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Student Chair
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Event held
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Foster more interaction with students
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1 event held with students. |
Goal 4. Strengthen the infrastructure of the Chapter.
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4.1 Increase leadership effectiveness
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Owner
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Indicator
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Goal
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Status |
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4.1.1. Use Strategic Plan
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Past Pres
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Regular check-in with status of progress
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Hold meeting to update status of plan |
Meeting held in August and plan was revised. |
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4.1.2. Leadership transition meeting
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President and President Elect
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Meeting held
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May Annual Business meeting held - transition of
officers. |
Completed |
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4.1.3. Potential officers
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Previous nominating cmte and Program Chair
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Additional meeting or program
2001-2002 Nominee list compiled.
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New Officer elections, if needed. |
Completed. New officers installed at may meeting. |
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4.2 Promote organizational wellness
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Owner
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Indicator
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Goal
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Status
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4.2.1. Recognition systems
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Pres/ Pres Elect
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Member of the Year Award presented
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Name member of the Year |
Completed - Ted Johnson and Lori Critz named as
Members of the Year. |
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4.2.2. Fundraising opportunities
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Treasurer
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Chapter is fiscally sound |
Net 16% per year
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Shirt sales and programs were all profitable. |
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4.2.3. Chapter anniversary celebration
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Past Presidents
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Event held in February of 2003
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Successful event |
Ongoing |
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