Having a longer term strategy can be a great way of keeping yourself focused in busy times.
It can act as a reference point, and help you choose priorities.
But in times of uncertainty, long-term planning can seem ambitious.
Even setting goals for the following week can be tough when you don’t know if you will be able to open or not.
This is where values come in, helping you to stay inspired, and work out what’s the best thing to do in any situation.
So for our 34th 10-Minute International Librarian exercise, reaffirm your library values.
For IFLA, it’s a focus on the importance of access to information in supporting personal and societal development, and on how excellent library services can make this happen.
As identified in the IFLA Global Vision, our field as a whole has this same focus on providing universal and equitable access.
Share your values in the comments below.
Good luck!
This idea relates to the IFLA Strategy! Key Initiative 1.4: Shape public opinion and debate around open access and library values, including intellectual freedom and human rights.
You can view all of our ideas using the #10MinuteInternationalLibrarian tag on this blog, and of course on IFLA’s Ideas Store! Do also share your ideas in the comments box.