Strategic Plan 2013-2016

Mission: Explore, Educate, Enjoy!

Strategic Goals

Goal 1: To offer up-to-date, relevant technological resources.

·         Provide and maintain an adequate number of computer workstations for public use, equipped with up-to-date software options and  Internet access;

·         Provide public access to the Internet 24/7, both inside and outside all Perry County District Library locations;

·         Have an active presence on the web via social networking sites and the library website;

·         Offer early literacy enrichment tools and continuing education to youth through technological devices;

·         Provide current technological devices that are accessible to all users.

Goal 2: To be a primary resource for those who are displaced from employment, searching for employment, changing careers, exploring career options, or preparing for a career.

·         Partner with other local agencies to provide job & career information assistance, materials and services;

·         Provide tools to assist those preparing for employment;

·         Provide free computer classes and other free educational opportunities that will assist individuals in preparing for employment.

Goal 3: All community members will be made aware that the library is a comfortable, welcoming, neutral environment.

·         Community groups and citizens of Perry County will have access to neutral meeting facilities;

·         All visitors will feel safe and welcome, through the positive actions of the staff and the materials and services available to all;

·         Accommodations will be promoted to the public through various media outlets.

Goal 4: All visitors will have access to information about current issues and events, world issues, and high-interest topics through a well-rounded, up-to-date collection of materials and resources.

·         Proper weeding techniques will be employed to ensure a current collection of titles;

·         Material selection will be done in   accordance with the guidelines   documented in the Policy & Procedure Manual, and will be relevant and timely;

·         Displays will be used to showcase and market materials;

·         All staff will be trained and responsible for maintaining good display and marketing techniques;

·         Perry County District Library will adapt the collection as needs and uses change.

Goal 5: We will foster a love of reading and provide literacy enrichment opportunities for all.

·         Staff will provide quality reference assistance to patrons of all ages;

·         The Youth Services team will stay current with new standards and be able to assist educators, parents, and students with their library needs;

·         The library will offer outreach services to those with special needs or unable to come to the library, including, but not limited to, those in long-term care facilities, the      juvenile detention facility, schools, developmental disability organizations, and the homebound.

·         Materials, opportunities for socialization, and common space will be provided to meet the needs of students of all ages, including traditional students, homeschoolers, college students, and adults.

·         Perry County District Library will adapt programs and services as needs and uses change to promote life-long learning.