Strategic Plan 2009-2012
Revisions to the 2005-2008 Long Range Plan were based on library data on services used, patron demographics, annual review comments by the Board of Trustees, and a Planning Committee assessment in April, 2008.
Purpose: to provide a guide for maintaining high quality library services and financial stability as an independent non-profit organization. The Board and Staff will review this plan in conjunction with the Maine Library Standards in April and October each year as well as track accomplishments.
Strategic Goal 1- Maintain and enhance a quality collection of current materials/resources for all ages: books, media, and resources accessed by technology.
Objectives:
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collect and analyze data re: patron visits/ circulation numbers
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continue evaluating the collection to weed older materials and add new, relevant materials
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promote MARVEL! online databases
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share resources with neighboring libraries
Strategic Goal 2- Develop the library's use of technology and other publicity venues to raise awareness about library resources, programs and access to information.
Objectives
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provide on-line access to the collection; feature aspects of the collection
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assess and improve e-newsletter based on patron and other feedback
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improve and maintain up-to-date web site
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increase communication with Selectboard through sharing Board meeting minutes and an annual presentation
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continue outreach to and networking with other community organizations
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assess day/time open hours and adjust if necessary
Strategic Goal 3- Continue literacy, science and humanities programming for preschool children, youth and adults to inspire intellectual curiosity and a desire for lifelong learning.
Objectives:
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promote and support story hours for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers
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continue science programs for children
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continue literacy outreach to community daycares
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maintain connections with Raymond Elementary School to promote literacy
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establish connection with Jordan-Small Middle School to support academic projects
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provide adult programs based on community interest and current topics
Strategic Goal 4- Provide ongoing support for staff and volunteers
Objectives:
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add an assistant librarian position
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develop strategies and a process for recruiting, training and managing volunteers
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assess training needs and encourage individual staff development
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identify specific ways to acknowledge and support the quality work of staff and volunteers
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review Board of Trustees strengths and needs annually
Strategic Goal 5- Resource development: to ensure financial stability and efficient use of current facility while planning for the future.
Objectives:
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strengthen town-wide support for public funds to maintain core services, an efficient facility and qualified staff.
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assess and improve current successful fundraising efforts: the annual appeal, book sales, other sales (establish a more formal fundraising or friends group)
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evaluate one new fundraising effort per year
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identify top three priority facility needs related to safety and energy use; plan steps to address
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continue representation of library at meetings regarding a new town office facility
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investigate other space options based on library needs
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refine the budgeting process and review investment strategies bi-annually
(Last revision October 2008)