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Clearinghouse of Professional Information
Friends of the Library
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Friends of the Future Workshop
"Strategic Planning for Friends Groups",
OLA Session, February 1, 2003
Summary of Strengths/Threats and Visioning Discussions
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Strengths: |
Threats: |
Support of the library
Personal commitment
Highly motivated
Connected
Recognition
Networking
Open to sharing
Social interaction
Grass roots
"Intelligent"
Relevant
Community support
Diversity
Positive results
Non-political
Active program |
Lack of membership
Lack of commitment
Red tape
Lack of resources
Time-consuming
Lack of publicity
Lack of clarity of purpose
Anti-climax
High turnover (lack of continuity) – or no turnover
Personal issues – own agenda
Amalgamation
Clique
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VISIONING RESPONSES – 5 WORDS TO DESCRIBE IDEAL FRIENDS GROUP |
Effective
Active
Innovative
Connective
Productive
Energetic
Fun
Communicative
Exciting
Supportive
Knowledgeable
Agreeable
Interesting |
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