FOLA Strategic Plan 2002-2006

Our Mission: To be a recognized and respected voice in the library world.

Short term goals 2002-2004

1. To be an acknowledged voice for Friends in public policy issues and to provide leadership for advocacy to FOL groups to become more proactive community voices.
2. To be less dependent on the present Executive Director.
3. To establish a stronger financial basis.
4. To have representation on consultative committees concerned with library issues.
5. To have media space in relevant publications.
6. To designate events for awards and major PR opportunities.

Long term goals 2002-2006

1. To establish a section on Friends within Library School curricula.
2. To establish formal contacts with similar FOL organisations worldwide.
3. To be represented at key library and local government conferences.