Strategic Planning 2024

As extraordinary as it might seem, we are quickly approaching the end of the first quarter of the twenty-first century. Northeast Mississippi, the communities of Lee and Itawamba counties, and the Lee-Itawamba Library System have persevered and have thrived through times of both serious adversity and exciting change. Looking forward, it is more important than ever that our library remains focused on serving the individuals in our community—supporting their quality of life and expanded opportunity. To that end, we are embarking on a strategic planning process that will carry our organization through the next five years, generating priorities and a way of thinking that will guide both our daily library operations and the accomplishment of our goals through 2030.

We will be ambitious on purpose. We will be very intentional in soliciting feedback from our staff and community, making data-driven decisions, and setting targets that our library will grow to achieve. These goals will be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and adhere to a specific Timeline (SMART). We will embody the famous Tupelo Spirit to the best of our ability and to the benefit of everyone who calls Northeast Mississippi home.

Together, we will serve as the most vibrant and forward-thinking library in our region.

For more information about our strategic planning process, or to request a presentation for your group or organization, please email Executive Director Philip Shackelford or call (662) 941-9029.