2013-2015 Strategic Plan

Description

STRATEGIC PLAN FY 2013-2015 NELSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN FY 2013-2015 The Nelson County Public Library’s scope of services to the community has changed dramatically during the five years (2007-2012) with the opening of new facilities in Bardstown, Bloomfield, and New Haven, along with the purchase of a new bookmobile. Our approach to address the long range planning process was to review the changes, accomplishments, and overall usage by the Nelson County community that has occurred during this time period. Our goal is to coordinate a plan of ongoing review, with the focus on maintaining a high level of services for our existing customers, and to set the stage for engaging new customers and new initiatives. The Nelson County Public Library Board of Trustees approved the 2013-2015 Strategic Plan on March 14, 2013. Mission Statement The Nelson County Public Library provides the community with free, open, and equal access to general information on a broad array of topics; resources to promote personal growth and lifelong learning; popular materials to meet cultural and recreational needs; and the assistance needed to find, evaluate, and use information effectively. Methodology This Strategic Plan was prepared by the staff and board of the Nelson County Public Library under the guidance of a planning facilitator. The Library conducted a community survey, receiving 401 responses. All quantifiable survey results were analyzed using a statistical program. Comments were entered into a spreadsheet and looked at separately by the full staff, the board, and the planning committee. A draft plan was prepared based on those discussions and refined multiple times before final adoption by the Board of Trustees. -1- Goals and Objectives Collection Development Although the printed book continues to be the primary medium for recreational reading, society is rapidly adapting to digital media for information needs. While the Internet is a wonderful resource, the Library needs to be in the forefront in providing the public with reliable, authenticated sources of information. The Library also needs to be aware of, and adapt their collection development policy to include new technologies and methods of delivering recreational and informational content. GOAL: The library will make available current titles of popular interest and enduring value in multiple formats for patrons at all locations.