Establishing a Strategic Orientation in order to Create Public Value;A Case Study of the National Library and Archives of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The purpose of this study was to describe the process of creating strategic thinking using the cooperation of individuals to develop the strategic plan of the National Library and Archives of I.R. Iran. Methodology/Approach: This was descriptive research and was carried out as a survey. The questionnaire used was a self-made one. The research population included the deputies, managers, and experts of the National Library and some stakeholders. Based on the findings, the public values which must be created by the organization became a basis for determining the organization's mission, values, vision and major goal. In the framework of strategic pillars and based on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges, the strategy, strategic goals, and one year action plan were presented.