Draft – Strategic Plan Revisions – June 20, 2023
Mission Statement:
Empowering residents to read, learn, and connect through quality resources, safe and welcoming spaces, innovative programs, and creative services.
Vision:
Enriching the lives of residents through books and beyond.
Guiding Values:
Learning: fostering life-long learning and literacy for residents
Accountability: ensuring our services have a measurable and positive impact on the social and economic success of residents
Collaboration: working together with our partners to meet the needs of residents
Quality: offering creative and innovative programs and services
Inclusion: creating safe and welcoming spaces for everyone
Strategic Goals
Strategic Direction #1 – Optimize Spaces
Goal #1: Create Engaging Spaces
- Utilize and diversify our current spaces to ensure optimal usage.
- Enhance the indoor and outdoor experiences for patrons through programs and services.
Goal #2: Increase Digital Presence
- Utilize social media, web, and technology to increase access to library resources.
- Provide and promote the use of resources through the virtual branches.
Strategic Direction #2 – Enhance Services
Goal #1: Modernize Resources
- Increase print and digital resources available to residents.
- Create a technology procurement strategy to ensure residents have continued access to new technology and equipment.
Goal #2: Provide Dynamic Programs and Services
- Seek input from the community to assess their needs and allocate resources to develop high-impact programs.
Strategic Direction #3 – Strengthen Partnerships and Revenue Sources
Goal #1: Explore Alliances
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with community agencies, groups, schools, and municipal council and staff to ensure alignment of goals and services.
Goal #2: Focus on Staff and Volunteers
- Support current staff and volunteers in their development.
Goal #3: Seek New Revenue Sources
- Explore innovative and new funding sources and optimize solutions to address fiscal constraints.