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Strategic Plan
Arizona Chapter
Special Libraries Association
2001 - 2003
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.
| 1.1
Create program schedule |
Owner
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Goal
|
Indicator
|
Status
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| I
Told You I'm Worth it and I Can Prove It |
President
Elect (Ann Eagan) |
September
21, 2001 |
Meeting
will be held in Flagstaff |
Event
held
Attendance:10 |
| Roberta
Shaffer visit |
President
Elect (Ann Eagan) |
October
26, 2001 |
Meeting
will be held in Tucson |
Event
held
29 attended |
| How
do you manage? : Case Studies |
President
Elect (Ann Eagan) |
May
3, 2002 |
Meeting will be held in Phoenix |
Event
held
Attendance:12 |
| Government
Information Access in the Wake of 9/11 (Annual Business Meeting)
|
President
Elect (Ann Eagan) |
May
31, 2002 |
Meeting
will be held in Phoenix |
Event
held
Attendance:26 |
| USA
Patriot Act |
President
Elect (Betsy Lazan) |
November
15, 2002 |
Meeting
will be held in Tucson |
Event
held
Attendance:29 |
| 1.2
Expand networking opportunities |
Owner
|
Goal
|
Indicator
|
Status
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| 1.2.1
Hold Phoenix Networking meetings |
Phoenix
Networking Chair (Carla Smith) |
At
least 4 meetings a year |
Meetings
held with opportunities for networking |
On-going |
| 1.2.2
Hold Tucson Networking meetings |
Tucson
Networking Chair (position open) |
At
least 4 meetings a year |
Meetings
held with opportunities for networking |
On-going |
| 1.2.3
Hold Northern Arizona Networking meetings |
Northern
AZ Networking Chair (Ann Eagan)
|
At
least 2 meetings a year |
Meetings
held with opportunities for networking |
On-going |
Goal 2. Stimulate membership.
| 2.1
Implement Membership Recruitment Strategy |
Owner
|
Goal
|
Indicator
|
Status
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| 2.1.1.
Implement current plan |
Membership
Chair (Susan Pritchard) and Publicity Chair (Lori Critz) |
Increase
attendance of non-members at meetings |
Advertise
programs beyond AZ SLA |
On-going |
| 2.1.2
Outreach to other Library Organizations |
Membership
Chair (Susan Pritchard) |
Increase
membership |
Membership
in AZ SLA increases |
|
| 2.1.3
Increase visibility at student internship fair |
Student
Chapter Liaison (Sheila Merrigan) |
Reach
practicing librarians and students attending fair |
AZ
SLA presence at student internship fair |
|
| 2.1.4
Develop brochure promoting membership |
Susan
Pritchard and Lisa Bunker |
Promote
benefits of membership in AZ SLA |
Brochures
available at chapter and related events |
|
| 2.2
Develop a
membership retention strategy
|
Owner
|
Goal
|
Indicator
|
Status
|
| 2.2.1.
Bring an inactive member to a meeting |
All
members |
Each
member invites at least one inactive member to a chapter event
during the year |
Recognize
inactive members at meeting |
On-going |
| 2.2.2
Contact all members |
Executive
board |
Encourage
attendance and participation |
All
members contacted at least once a year by email or phone |
|
Goal 3. Continue relationships
with University of Arizona Library School students.
| 3.1
Continue outreach to students |
Owner
|
Goal |
Indicator
|
Status
|
| 3.1.1.
Establish student promotions plan |
Student
Chapter Liaison (Sheila Merrigan) |
Increase
awareness of AZ SLA Chapter |
Report
on activities submitted to Board |
On-going |
| 3.1.2.
Sponsor event for students |
Student
Chapter Liaison (Sheila Merrigan) |
Foster
more interaction with students |
Event
held |
|
| 3.1.3
Promote SLA scholarships |
Student
Chapter Liaison (Sheila Merrigan) |
Increase
awareness of scholarships |
Information
goes out to student list |
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Goal 4. Strengthen the
infrastructure of the Chapter.
| 4.1
Increase leadership effectiveness |
Owner
|
Goal
|
Indicator
|
Status
|
| 4.1.1.
Use Strategic Plan |
Past
Pres |
-
Keep plan up to date
-
Regular mention of plan at meetings |
Regular
check on progress |
On-going |
| 4.1.2.
Leadership transition meeting |
President
and Pres-Elect |
Transition
of officers at May Annual Business Meeting |
Meeting
held |
Annual |
| 4.1.3.
Potential officers |
Previous
nominating committee and Program Chair |
-
Description of officer responsibilities available on Chapter
website
- Nominating committee in place by
November
- Slate of candidates by March
- If election held, ballots mailed
by April 1st
- Announce new officers at May Annual
Business Meeting |
Elections
held |
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| 4.2
Promote organizational wellness |
Owner
|
Goal
|
Indicator
|
Status |
| 4.2.1.
Recognition systems |
Pres/
Pres Elect |
“Member
of the Year” and “New Member” Awards presented |
Member
recognized for outstanding contribution (MOTY receives engraved
Jefferson cup, NM receives lapel pin and certificate) |
|
| 4.2.2.
Fundraising opportunities |
Treasurer
(Cinda McLain) Public Relations Chair (Lori Critz) |
Plan
and carry out Chapter fundraisers |
Chapter
makes a little money |
|
| 4.2.3.
Chapter 25th anniversary celebration |
Past
Presidents/ Committee Chair |
Successfully
plan and budget for the event |
Event
held |
Ongoing |
| 4.2.4
Investigate developing chapter consultation chair |
Ann
Eagan, Public Relations Chair (Lori Critz) Networking Chairs |
Provide
outreach to business community |
Possible
consultants identified |
Members
willing to do consulting listed on Chapter web site |
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