I’m looking forward to speaking at the Stronger Together Library Conference in Edmonton AB on October 3-4, 2024, and reconnecting with library staff and trustees from across the province.
About my session:
Get the most out of your plan of service: connecting engagement and advocacy with strategic planning
A plan of service is a vitally important guiding document that sets and communicates your library’s vision and goals. It can also be a powerful tool to help the library board and staff advocate for the library with municipalities and other stakeholders. This session will explore the opportunities that arise when clear connections are made between community engagement, advocacy, and strategic planning, and how to leverage those connections to develop a robust and cohesive approach to advocate for your library effectively.
This session will help participants:
- Understand the difference between engagement and advocacy – and why both are needed.
- Build additional engagement opportunities into your strategic planning process to create a more robust understanding of community needs.
- Involve staff and board members in engagement activities, as a means of helping staff and board strengthen existing community relationships and build new ones.
- Advocate successfully for your library’s goals and objectives once your plan of service is complete.
For more information or to register, visit the conference website.
Angela Kublik Consulting 