METHODS USED IN EVALUATING STRATEGIC PLANS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

Dr. Theophilus Terwase Ubwa, Linda Akuandna Iliya, Ngutor Iornongo

Abstract


This study examined the methods used in evaluating strategic plans in federal university libraries in North Central, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was used for the study with a population of 162 librarians. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. Mean scores and standard deviation were used in analyzing the data. The findings of the study showed the methods used to evaluate strategic plans in university libraries to include; surveying library units to know whether the planning process is effective and if the plan meets the objectives of the library, comparison of previous service and user records with the most recent records, collection of information about output in comparison against a set of predetermined goals or expected outcomes, staff assessment on set goals, university accreditation, considering the value of the library's resources, internal and external focus that influences strategic execution, evaluation of the university library's ability in meeting the needs and expectation of the user base. In view of the findings, it was recommended that, it is of utmost importance to carry all library staff along from inception of developing the plan to its execution in order to achieve successful strategic plan. Library administrators need to develop a platform to communicate, reinforce and provide a structure that supports the articulation and accomplishment of the strategic planning goals while every person in the library cannot make their voice heard on every issue within the strategic planning. There should be regular evaluation of strategic plan by the management against institutional goals, objectives, library’s resources such as information resources, human resources among others.


Keywords


Methods, Evaluating, Strategic Plans, Federal Universities, University Libraries

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