Northland Public Library Strategic Plan: CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITIES 2016-2020 FINAL

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Strategy 1D To raise adequate supplemental funding to support on-going and new service initiatives of the Northland Public Library. Foundation Current The Northland Public Library Foundation (NPLF) raises funds through grants, sponsorships and fundraising to help fund library programming and special projects that cannot be funded through Northland’s operating budget. The NPLF has established an endowment with the intent of preserving the principal (accounting for inflation over time) and using the interest to support Northland Public Library. Future The Northland Public Library Foundation will continue to raise funds through grants, sponsorships and a variety of fundraising efforts and maintain/build the current endowment. The NPLF will maintain a board of directors to support the fundraising efforts coordinated by the Foundation Director. Objective Responsibility Due Date Grow annual appeal Foundation Director Ongoing Foundation Board Members Establish and grow signature fundraising event Foundation Director Foundation Board Members 2016- Ongoing Secure external grant funding to support library Director of Development Ongoing projects and services Foundation Board Members Establish and develop corporate sponsorship funding Foundation Director Ongoing to support library projects and services Foundation Board Members Cultivate and grow donor base Foundation Director Foundation Board Members Executive Director Ongoing Strategy 1E To leverage available funding by achieving economies through strategic partnerships. Objective Responsibility Due Date Explore closer associations with other local libraries to develop common cost-saving approaches to organizational functions Library Authority Board Members Executive Director Library Management Team Ongoing Explore closer associations with other local non-profit organizations to develop common cost-saving approaches to organizational functions Explore closer associations with local businesses to develop common cost-saving approaches to organizational functions Explore closer associations with local schools and educational institutions to develop common costsaving approaches to organizational functions Library Authority Board Members Executive Director Library Management Team Library Authority Board Members Executive Director Library Management Team Library Authority Board Members Executive Director Library Management Team Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing 9
Priority 2 – Library Programs, Collection and Services Northland’s programs, collection and services will support personal growth and lifelong learning. Current Northland sponsors over 1,500 programs per year, attended by more than 31,000 individuals. Approximately 53% of the programs are for infants, preschoolers and elementary-aged children, 38% for adults and 8% for teens. Program offerings include story times for infants to 5 year olds, STEM and craft programs for school-age children, computer classes, book discussion groups, wellness programs, ethnic cooking classes, travel and foreign films and income tax assistance. Approximately, 30% of the library’s programs take place at off-site locations in our five supporting communities. Northland’s collection size is approximately 200,000 items including print, audio-visual and electronic materials. Professional staff handle more than 90,000 reference questions per year and over 1,000,000 items circulated in 2014. Future Northland’s programs, collection and services will continue to adapt to changing community demographics and needs. To become as flexible and responsive as possible, Northland Library will provide learning opportunities in a variety of formats and activities within the library and within our supporting communities in order to enhance and enlarge our citizens’ quality of life. Strategy 2A To ensure the collection is relevant, up-to-date and contains an appropriate balance of formats to meet the varied informational and personal development needs of the varied individuals Northland serves. Objectives Responsibility Date Due Update Collection Development Plan Director of Library Services 2016 Investigate and provide content through innovative formats as appropriate Reference Librarians Ongoing Strategy 2B To provide innovative services that promote lifelong learning, literacy and community interaction and meet the varied needs of our community residents. Objectives Responsibility Date Due Enhance Northland’s role in local history materials, programs and Executive Director Ongoing preservation Adult Reference Librarians Explore and learn new and updated technology to provide Computer Center staff Ongoing instructional resources and workshops that keep the library in the forefront of innovation Develop Northland’s role in assisting community members with career choices and employment resources Computer Center staff Reference Librarians 2016 Ongoing Strategy 2C To provide programs for all ages that promote lifelong learning, literacy, cultural awareness and a common community. 10
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