The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has released an archive of the webcast, 'Envisioning the Future of Research Libraries: ARL's Scenario Development Project', which was held on July 19, 2010. The webcast was intended to interest staff and administrators involved with research library planning, as well as others interested in the long-term future environment for research libraries.
During the webcast, ARL's project consultant, Susan Stickley of Stratus Inc., provided background information on scenario planning approaches, and an update on the ARL project. This webcast introduced the concept of scenario planning and highlighted how it compares to and complements other prediction-oriented tools for planning, such as forecasting or trend analysis.
Research libraries are constantly thinking about and planning for the future. ARL is working to support and advance these activities by developing a new toolset for libraries through its project, 'Envisioning Research Library Futures: A Scenario Thinking Project'.
Through the project, ARL will be developing and releasing four contrasting scenarios that describe possible futures for research libraries in 2030. The scenarios will be released in the fall with a toolkit to support research libraries in integrating long-term scenario-based strategies into their planning practices.
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