The selected consultant will design and implement a strategic planning process that includes the following components: 1. Project Launch and Planning • Conduct a project kickoff meeting with library leadership to establish roles, responsibilities, timeline, communication expectations, and desired outcomes. • Develop a detailed project plan outlining key phases, deliverables, and milestones. 2. Discovery Phase • Review and analyze internal documents and data, including usage statistics, demographic data, service and program data, budget, and staffing structure. • Conduct an environmental scan, including peer library benchmarking, to identify trends and best practices relevant to Beaverton City Library. 3. Community Needs Assessment • Design and facilitate a robust, inclusive community engagement process incorporating surveys, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, and outreach to underserved populations. • Compile and analyze findings in a Community Needs Assessment Summary Report, identifying unmet needs, community aspirations, and service gaps.
