4.A: OLC Strategic Plan – Status Update 1

Ohio Library Council

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ITEM NO.: 4.A MEETING DATE: Sept. 14, 2018

SUBJECT: OLC Strategic Plan – Status Update SUBMITTED BY: Doug Evans

REPORT FOR DISCUSSION

Attached is a copy of the OLC’s Strategic Plan for 2018-21 with “Status” updates provided for each strategy and tactic.

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