MISSION
Bridging diverse communities through the joy of discovery.
VISION
A vibrant center of connection, growth, and endless learning.
CORE VALUES
- Environment: We believe that library spaces should align to the growing and evolving needs of community members and staff, while remaining flexible and creative in addressing new opportunities.
- Customer Service: We strive to provide outstanding service by connecting people to resources and services that enhance their quality of life.
- Community: We offer programs, services, and resources that anticipate and respond to community needs and expand cultural awareness.
- Intellectual Freedom: We provide and encourage free and equal access to information and the pursuit of knowledge.
- Inclusion: We welcome and celebrate our diverse community, and offer collections, technology, and programs that reflect and represent the people we serve.
DISTRICT PRIORITIES
- Inspire curiosity and innovation.
- Optimize spaces to improve library experiences.
- Offer impactful programs and services.
- Continue building beneficial partnerships.
- Foster a positive organizational culture.
- Expand revenue streams.
- Support transparent fiscal and fiduciary practices.
- Promote engagement with the library across the district.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
- Discovery: Provide free and equal access to collections, programs, and services that inspire curiosity, encourage learning, and prioritize personal growth.
- Continually promote lifelong learning and discovery through quality resources and programs.
- Maintain and continue to build high-quality collections.
- Expand the collections with high growth potential and adjust other collection areas as needed to reflect and respond to the communities in our district.
- Offer programs supporting literacy and learning tailored to the needs of our library users.
- Prioritize initiatives with a focus on community needs and achieving excellence.
- Presence: Improve the physical library spaces to increase access and optimize the library experience for all users.
- Align spaces to the growing and evolving needs of staff and community members.
- Address facility maintenance issues impacting everyday usage.
- Explore ways to utilize library spaces to meet expressed community needs better.
- Investigate options and plan for modifying spaces to optimize library services.
- Develop and pursue initiatives that will improve and increase access to library resources.
- Connection: Expand awareness of the library’s innovative resources through outreach, community partnerships, and transparent financial practices.
- Increase awareness of Library resources and expand efforts to engage the community.
- Strengthen community connections throughout the district and explore marketing strategies that will increase support for the Library.
- Identify and reduce barriers to library service, prioritizing free and equal access.
- Maintain transparent and responsible financial practices.
- Seek alternative funding options for funding library needs.
- Talent: Foster a positive work culture that values and supports employee talents and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Invest in training and education opportunities for staff.
- Recognize and encourage the unique contributions of team members.
- Develop workspaces that align with responsibilities and boost efficiency.
- Continually evaluate and respond to staffing needs and communicate responsibilities and priorities.
- Support team members in striving for excellence and providing exceptional service.
