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Planning for meaningful change in libraries and library networks: a first step
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1976
Summary
The Program Planning Model (PPM) systematically involves users in program development. The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) enhances idea generation during the crucial problem exploration phase for better program planning.
Area of Science:
- Program Planning and Management
- Information Science
- Organizational Development
Background:
- The Program Planning Model (PPM) is a valuable tool for program development and acceptance.
- Systematic user involvement is crucial for effective program planning and review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of the Program Planning Model (PPM) in library and library network settings.
- To highlight the importance of user participation in program planning, particularly during the problem exploration phase.
Main Methods:
- The study details the use of the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) as a structured group process.
- NGT facilitates the generation of numerous relevant ideas by ensuring maximum participant contribution.
Main Results:
- NGT effectively generates a high number of useful responses concerning problem areas.
- The application of NGT within the PPM framework supports comprehensive problem identification.
Conclusions:
- The Program Planning Model (PPM), incorporating NGT, enhances program development by systematically involving users.
- NGT is a key technique for maximizing user input during the critical problem exploration phase of program planning.