Strategic management vision is just as important in library management as it is in a competitive market. Without a clear vision, a library may lack direction, purpose, and cohesion. A strong vision statement can communicate where the library is heading in the long term and help guide decision making at all levels of management. In a highly competitive market, a library’s vision can be the difference between success and failure.
However, developing a vision is not always easy. It requires research, analysis, and an understanding of the library’s unique market and community. A library leader must have the capacity to imagine a better or more efficient way for the library to operate in the future and be able to inspire ...
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