on the future of the libraryFocus
Who you areWhat you like – and don’t like
Research to zoom in on our patrons . . .
What you want from your library
going forward
Focus groupsPublic forumsCommunity leadersCommunity survey
Broad-based community planning process
Set goals for the library,and take concrete stepsto reach those goals.
How do the people of Monroe County use the library?
66% use the library at least once per month
Check out a book
Attend a meeting
Check out a book
Check out a movie
Pick up material on holdAsk a librarian
Find information
Check out music
Use a computer
Read a magazine or newspaper
Check out audiobook
Spend time in a quiet place
Use a copier
Get tax forms
Attend a children’s program
Meet a friend
Work on school assignment
Check out a magazine
Do online research
Attend an adult program
Found info for work
Use wireless access
VolunteerAttend a teen program
Receive help with reading
Target Audiences
Target Audiences
children, families and caregiversfrequent usersleading edge technology users
Target Audiences
underserved audiencestaxpayers staff
Strategieslisten and respondto community input
Strategiesstrengthen community partnerships
Strategiesprovide enrichingand engaging experiences
Strategiesmaintain functionaland attractive public spaces
attract and develop top quality staff
Strategiesattract and developtop quality staff
Strategiesimprove processes
Strategiesbroaden thefunding mix
5 interrelated goals
Childrenpre-literacy skillsreading and language skillsvolunteer homework help
Strengthen support for literacy and lifelong learning
Adultsmore learning opportunitiesvolunteer tutoringteach technology skills21st century literacy skillspartner with the community
Strengthen support for literacy and lifelong learning
access for people with disabilitiesgrow Web and CATS servicesopen second branchreplace bookmobileconsider changes to hours
Expand access to information
foster staff developmentmaintain and improve facility and technologycreatively improve processes
Deliver exemplary service
facilitate transportation and parking optionsEllettsville Branch children’s additioncreate engaging library experiences
Deliver exemplary service
new titlesnew formatsincreased satisfactionchildren’s collection endowment
Maintain high quality collections
be an inclusive and attractive employermake better use of volunteers, interns and work-study
Optimize stewardship of the library’s resources
efficient use of tax supportembrace green, reduce energydevelop maintenance and replacement schedulesfundraising
Optimize stewardship of the library’s resources
The Valuation Study confirmed that Monroe County residents received
in value for each $1 invested in the Library.
ROI
$1.68
Return On Investment
items circulated2,496,313
visits to a Library facility1,148,201
visits to the Library website1,568,906
uses of Library public computers289,000
Library card holders82,066
participants in Library programs43,551
92-95% are satisfied with staff knowledge, courteousness and reference services
96% rated the Library importantto the future of our community
Our library is regularly acknowledged to be one of the finest public libraries in the country.
We are ranked number two nationally for libraries of our size.
Our vision for the future of the Library
We have looked at the actions and opinions of the people that our Library serves.
We have sought to understand the role of the Library in the community.
In order to forma clear vision . . .
. . . of what this Librarycan become . . .
. . . in the years ahead.
Our Vision:
We aspire to be a dynamic library,essential to thoughtful, productive community life,and always meeting our community’s evolving needs.