Complete Document - City of Auburn

Auburn Public LibraryMargie B. Huffman, DirectorThe mission of the Auburn Public Library isto provide excellent library service to allresidents of Auburn. Excellent serviceincludes convenient library service hoursand appropriately trained staff to provideaccess to educational, cultural, andrecreational library resources.Special emphasis is placed on:• Providing current, high-demandmaterials in a variety of formats forpersons of all ages• Encouraging young children to developan interest in reading and learningthrough programs designed especiallyfor children• Providing timely, accurate, and usefulinformation for community residents intheir pursuit of personal interestsFY 03 Goals1. Evaluate all aspects of Auburn PublicLibrary using A Plan for Excellence:Alabama Public Library Standards andmeet all requires standards bySeptember 30, 2003.2. Write one grant application for collectiondevelopment funds and one grantapplication for electronic servicesenhancements by March 31, 2003.3. Edit all on-line cataloging records to insureconformity with Auburn Public Library’sestablished format by September 30,2003.5. Develop a training manual for cataloging andprocessing non-print materials by September30, 2003.6. Provide a second photocopier for public useby September 30, 2003.7. Provide staff with in-service trainingopportunities and provide cross training forreference staff in basic cataloging bySeptember 30, 2003.8. Work with the Library Board of Trustees toconduct a review of library hours of operationby March 30, 2003.FY 04 Goals1. Apply to the Alabama Library Association forcertification of standards achievement byJanuary 15, 2004.2. Write one grant application for collectiondevelopment funds and one grant applicationfor electronic services enhancement byMarch 31, 2004.3. Inventory all library holdings by September 30,2004.4. Continue to improve the Youth Servicesdivision of the library by establishing a“homework help” program for studentsthrough the sixth grade that will provideinstruction on research and study skills as wellas Internet use by August 31, 2004.5. Improve services to local adult literacyprograms by creating a collection of highinterest/low-reading-levelbooks bySeptember 30, 2004.6. Replace obsolete integrated on-line libraryoperating system with more efficient systemby September 30, 2004.4. Purge patron files of all inactive records bySeptember 30, 2003.206