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

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District Library Center, Responsibilities • Maintain a central point of contact for telephone and email inquiries • Maintain web-based communication sources, e.g. web site, slack, district newsletter • Share information regarding Pittsburgh District Specialists in areas of common interest and need • Maintain a collection of professional resources relating to public librarianship and library management • Explore ways for district Libraries to communicate and share knowledge and practices within the District. District Libraries, Contributions • Maintain awareness of the consulting services available from the District and use them as needed • Be willing to contribute expertise for the benefit of others in the District • Disseminate timely and useful information through District communication channels Information Services, Outcome • Support a consistent level of quality information services at all locations throughout the District • Support the collection, analysis and distribution of community information for a deeper understanding of our service area(s) District Library Center, Responsibilities • Provide expert assistance in all subject areas directly to District Libraries or to individual customers upon referral. • Provide in depth resources and services including the areas of Business, Music, Nonprofit resources, PA History, Genealogy, Job and Career • Provide periodic training sessions on specialized resources and general information services practices using a range of delivery methods. District Libraries, Contributions • Ensure that local staff are aware of and instructed in the availability and use of District Information Services • Provide feedback to the District Center on service quality and potential improvements • Contribute local expertise and/or specialized resources for the benefit of all Libraries and their customers in the District Adult Services, Outcome • Assist District Libraries in the development of services, collections and programs to address the needs of adults in the District District Library Center, Responsibilities • Share ongoing research and analysis on the needs of various adult populations in the community, e.g. seniors, immigrants, emerging adults, job seekers etc. • Share service, programming and collections practices developed in response to those identified needs • Participate in District-wide conversations on needs and services for adult users District Libraries, Contributions 59
• Participate in discussions and share information developed locally on the needs and interests of local populations for the benefit of all Libraries and their customers in the District. • Cooperate in the development of services, programs and collections in response to specific needs that cross the District, as appropriate Teen Services, Outcome • Facilitate the development of services, collections and programs to address the needs of teens in the District. District Library Center, Responsibilities • Convene teen staff from across the District in support of consistent, quality teen services, collections and programs • Consult and advise on Library responses to the developmental needs, social issues and trends of teens • Coordinate teen summer reading program for the District • Advise on the application of technology within teen services District Libraries, Contributions • Participate in District-wide collaborative activities for teen audiences, including summer reading, continuing education, program and service planning and collections • Share information developed locally on the needs and interests of local teen populations for the benefit of all Libraries and their customers in the District. • Provide feedback to the District Center on District Coordinated services and programs Children’s Services, Outcome • Collaborate in the development of services, collections and programs to address the needs of children in the District. District Library Center, Responsibilities • Participate in meetings of children’s services staff from across the District in support of consistent, quality children’s services, collections and programs • Consult and advise on Library responses to the developmental needs and social issues for children birth to age 11 • Participate in Children’s summer reading program for the District; share model programs and best practices with District-wide Children’s Staff. • Advise on the application of technology within children’s services District Libraries, Contributions • Participate in District-wide collaborative activities for children, including summer reading, continuing education, program and service planning and collections • Share information developed locally on the needs and interests of local child populations for the benefit of all Libraries and their customers in the District 60
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