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

Priority 2 – Library Collection, Programs and Services
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 diverse individuals Northland serves.
2B To provide innovative services that promote lifelong learning, literacy and community interaction and meet
the varied needs of our community residents.
2C To provide programs for all ages that promote lifelong learning, literacy, cultural awareness and a common
community.
Priority 3 – Library Space
3A To educate the public, our partners and our funders to the critical space requirements.
Priority 4 – Library Promotion
4A To communicate awareness and value of library resources, services, and programs to the communities
served.
4B To promote library resources, programs, and services by targeting audiences using appropriate media and
technology.
4C To promote information for patrons about support for their library.
Priority 5 – Library and Community Partnerships
5A To ensure Regional Asset District (RAD) funding and state aid remain viable components of Northland’s
operating budget.
5B To seek out participation from “Underserved areas” in adjacent communities in Allegheny County.
5C To maintain and increase community partnerships to provide programming and services for lifelong
learning opportunities for our patrons.
Priority 6 – Technology
6A Northland will provide content, services and programs using state-of-the-art technologies.
6B To use technology to ensure library operations are efficient and cost-effective.
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