Goal 1: Expanded Programs and Resources Beyond the Library’s Walls
- Investigate options and feasibility for a mobile library
- Rethink and improve services to those with special needs
- Expand and elevate services to seniors
- Increase partnerships with local government agencies and organizations
- Support and maintain school outreach and partnerships
- Investigate options and feasibility to expand Maker Studio programs and space
- Design networking and social programs for adults in their 20s and 30s
- Expand opportunities for virtual programs
- Increase outdoor programs, including programming in our local parks
- Refresh the look of the Library of Things collection
- Add more “How To” programs
- Support business partners and local chambers
Goal 2: Optimized Staff and User-Centric Structure
- Add staff as needed to better serve user needs
- Study how reference services are offered
- Evaluate dress code requirements for staff
- Expand staff orientation and training
- Improve communication across departments so that staff can understand and promote the fuller breadth of library resources
- Examine job descriptions and evaluation rubrics across the library
- Focus efforts on library-wide staff engagement and appreciation
- Adapting the library better for other languages and cultures
- Evaluate district expansion options
- Review current hours and alignment to user and resident needs
Goal 3: Refined Infrastructure Fully Optimized for Usability
- Improve signage and wayfinding in the library
- Improve and update the library’s technology
- Explore revamp of library entrance setup and configuration
- Assess the library’s space needs and alignments
- Add options for material pickup across the district
- Looks at property/land for future support of library service
- Explore automation/AI/robot assistance for staff and patrons
Goal 4: Increased Awareness and Broader Impact by Conveying the Library’s Story
- Expand and further innovate marketing and communication
- Better promote special resources (e.g. Book Bundles)
- Expand fundraising efforts overall
- Execute a rebranding effort with a major update to the logo and colors
- Develop library tours both in-person and virtual
