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City of Greater SudburyLibrary ServicesApproximately 50 percent of residents are active library users and have at their disposal some600,000 items in a variety of formats. With a staff compliment of 115 full time and part timestaff and an active volunteer network the, libraries are collectively open to the public 194 hourseach week and circulate over 1 million items annually. Nearly 30,000 residents participate inour programs every year and over a million people walk though our doors on an annual basis.The role of the library in the community is vitally important in good times and in bad. Whenthe economy is strong, people have more leisure time on their hands and turn to the libraryto pursue other interests. When the economy is weak, the library is a welcome resource forinformation, knowledge, entertainment and a place of support for those in need.VisionThe Greater Sudbury Public Library inspiresinnovation, creativity and imagination,preserves and treasures our community’s past,and promotes the pursuit of knowledge forpeople of all ages and backgrounds beginningwith the very young.MissionThe Greater Sudbury Public Library strives toenrich the lives of individuals and the spiritof the community by providing the highestquality library service to our citizens in theirquest to read, learn, educate and dream. Wesupport all members of the community byproviding equitable access to a wide varietyof information sources and literature.ValuesLibrary Services values:• Creativity and Innovation• Free and equitable access• Cultural diversity• Needs of the community• Friendly environments• Customer service• Intellectual freedom• Privacy and confidentiality• Accessibility• Partnerships6 Library Services Strategic Plan