Each chapter of this book is focused on one stage of the strategic planning process. Such planning will help in meeting current challenges, as well as in developing flexible ways to approach future challenges. By combining both theoretical and real-life examples, the authors hope to cover situations that will prove helpful to other libraries considering such a project. -- adapted from introduction

Introduction: Why engage in strategic planning? --Preplanning -- Facilitation -- Feedback -- Communication -- Implementation -- Assessment -- Tying it all together -- Appendix A. A vision for our users, a vision for ourselves: Marriott Library Strategic Plan, 2011-2013 -- Appendix B. Executive council strategic planning retreat agenda -- Appendix C. University of Utah strategic goals -- Appendix D. Marriott Library strategic directions, 2015-2020 -- Appendix E. IRB approval -- Appendix F. University of Utah survey tester email -- Appendix G. Survey -- Appendix H. Consent cover letter for survey -- Appendix I. Final report and recommendations -- Appendix J. Focus group questions -- Appendix K. Prize acceptance letter.