SWOT Analysis by Learn with NoveList https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz en-us 2023-04-17 19:07:05 UTC 2023-04-27 17:57:06 UTC hello@padlet.com What are the strengths that can lean on to help you achieve the goals? Learn_with_NoveList https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469219 2023-04-17 19:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469219 What are the weaknesses that you need to work on to achieve the goals? Learn_with_NoveList https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469221 2023-04-17 19:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469221 What external opportunities can you take advantage of to help you achieve the goals? Learn_with_NoveList https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469223 2023-04-17 19:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469223 What external threats such as upcoming obstacles or contextual factors can you predict and mitigate to ensure you reach the goals? Learn_with_NoveList https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469224 2023-04-17 19:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2557469224 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570747410 Paid subscriptions: steaming (Audible, Netflix, etc)  Learning (language, linkedIn, etc)
Ticketed events (speaker series)
Paid programs/services (tutors, GED/HS diploma programs)]]> 2023-04-27 17:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570747410 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570748388 Talented staff, large building with several rooms for programming]]> 2023-04-27 17:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570748388 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570749144 Small parking lot, very few volunteers]]> 2023-04-27 17:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570749144 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570749556 Limited funding]]> 2023-04-27 17:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570749556 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570749712 Depth of services (we offer A LOT)

Quality programming and resources for young families

Customized learning for adults both in person and online (tutoring, COHS)

Free access to subscriptions you'd pay for (magazines, LinkedIn learning, Mango, etc)

Depth of our digital collection

Convenient locations

Free (fine free, free access)

Staff are friendly and knowledgable]]> 2023-04-27 17:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570749712 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570751273 Programming may not always be centered on audience (may be driven bay grant)
 
Last minute requests - this is coming up, so let's promote NOW
 
We do not always reflect the community
 
We try to be everything to everybody
 
We have SO much to offer
 
No focused strategy (outdated strategic plan)
 
Perception that we are just for kids and families]]> 2023-04-27 17:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570751273 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570751742 Adults (not families)
- folks that just want digital
- looking for connections
 
 The economy - people want to save money
 
New website & brand
 
Community partnerships
 
Services coming back online - Makerspace
 
EV Bookmobile
 
Organic content
 
Desire to be in person for events and programs (swing from the pandemic)]]> 2023-04-27 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570751742 https://padlet.com/Learn_with_NoveList/vsqo9509twxki3cz/wish/2570752002 Board apathy
 
Lack of awareness - are we relevant
 
Pandemic changed our habits. Maybe the library wasn't on our radar.
 
Political sentiment - book bans, polarization, intolerance
 
Perception that we are archaic/irrelevant
 
 
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