Strategic Plan 2007 - 2011

VISION
Barrier-free access for all Albertans to information, ideas, and culture.

MISSION
The Alberta Library provides leadership in optimizing resources and services among member libraries in a dynamic model of collaboration.

VALUES
Cooperation and Collaboration: We embrace diverse interests and facilitate active participation in our activities.
Respect: We honour diversity in an atmosphere of inclusion and candour.
Innovation: We are catalyst for positive change and continuously seek opportunities to enhance library services.
Learning: We support the development of a skilled and knowledgable library community.
Accountability: We practice openness, and are responsive to the evolving needs of the Alberta library community.

Goal 1
We serve our communities better as a result of TAL’s programs and services.

Strategies
  • Deliver relevant, high quality, well-managed programs and services
  • Provide equitable benefit and delivery of programs and services to all members and sectors of TAL
  • Seek opportunities to develop and enhance programs and services for members
  • Seek opportunities to participate in inter-provincial, national, and international initiatives

Goal 2
Albertans recognize and support the enduring value of libraries.

Strategies
  • Explore and strengthen collaborative relationships with all of our stakeholders to support our vision
  • Build members’ advocacy capacity
  • Strengthen ongoing support for libraries

Goal 3
We are a mission-focused, values-driven, and sustainable organization.

Strategies
  • Energize our governance
  • Develop and broaden our leadership base
  • Equip TAL to deal with growth and success
  • Increase and diversify TAL revenues
  • Optimize working conditions and the working environment for TAL staff

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After nearly 18 months of consultation and discussion with input from over 200 participants, TAL’s Strategic Plan for 2007 – 2011 was completed and approved by the Board of Directors on April 20th, 2007.

The planning process took a hard look at TAL as an organization. The Plan builds on TAL’s strengths and a strong commitment to improving library services through collaboration. The Planning Team made every effort to ensure the Plan reflected the views and aspirations of the membership.

TAL’s Vision, Mission and Values were affirmed and revitalized. The Goals and Strategies provide opportunities to grow and evolve; ensure a sound and sustainable corporate structure, and position TAL as a model for excellence.