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

Future
Northland intends to increase its off-site footprint through increased programming at municipal venues as
finances permit. It is Northland’s intention to increase its offerings to the two non-participating local
municipalities, the Borough of West View and Ohio Township, by seeking mutually beneficial and financially
sound grounds for such association, with a long term goal of welcoming these two communities as fully
participating Authority members.
Non-Profit/Non-Government Organizations
Current
To maintain existing collaborative efforts with local groups utilizing Northland facilities for existing activities
such as the North Hills Genealogists, groups cooperating in on- and off-site activities, such as North Hills
Community Outreach, Community College of Allegheny County, the Allegheny County Library Association,
local libraries such as Northern Tier, Shaler and Hampton, and the two local school districts, North Hills and
North Allegheny, and local private schools.
Future
Expand on the existing associations with current partners and develop new relationships with major, mid-level
and smaller community entities such as UPMC Passavant, WPAHS McCandless, places of worship, charitable,
civic, fraternal and social organizations, as well as fine arts and other special interest groups, while increasing
cooperation with other educational and scientific institutes such as robotics, STEM and allied inventive
developers.
For Profit Businesses
Current
Existing relationships consist mainly of provision or rental of meeting space to businesses which present
programming which is of general interest and free and open to the public, or a matter of specific marketing
which is not offered as a library-sanctioned or approved presentation.
Future
Northland will seek to develop a closer and ongoing alliance with for profit businesses of all types in order to
marshal a wider scope of community resources, broaden its range of potential programming, increase the
sources of funding for such programming and respond to changing requirements needed to meet Northland’s
commitment to lifelong learning. Northland staff will work with local businesses and educational organizations
to provide training to improve the quality of the local workforce.
Individuals
Current
Northland interfaces with individuals on an ad hoc basis when particular needs of the library require the same.
Future
Deepen the resource pool of local talent such as authors, inventors, public figures and others who have unique
talents and a willingness to share the same with the larger community.
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