Planning for Library Excellence

Planning for Library Excellence is a tool for use by public libraries regardless of type, size or locale.  Virginia public libraries use this planning document to provide services to all residents of the Commonwealth.

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Part One  - Virginia Public Library Standards and Guidelines (title page)

• Preface
• Contents Page
• Public Library Planning
• Standards and Guidelines
  • Governance, Administration, and Planning
  • Access
  • Library Services
  • Collections
  • Facilities
  • Technology
  • Personnel
  • Community and Public Relations
• Appendices
  • Appendix A (Requirements Which Must Be Met In Order to Receive Grants-in-Aid)
  • Appendix B (Library Policy Checklist)
  • Appendix C (Guidelines for Determining Space Needs)
  • Appendix D (Recommended Minimum Hardware Configuration)
  • Appendix E (Formula for Recommended Staffing)
• Bibliography and Web Sites

Part Two - Planning Profiles for Virginia Public Libraries

• Contents Page
• Planning Profiles
• Profile I
• Profile II
• Profile III
• Profile IV
• Profile V
• Virginia Public Library Planning Profiles by Parameter