Northland Public Library Strategic Plan: CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITIES 2016-2020 FINAL
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Continuing Education, Outcome<br />
• Facilitate collaborative learning opportunities for <strong>Library</strong> Staff and Trustees and assist with trustee and<br />
library staff workshops sponsored by Commonwealth Libraries<br />
District <strong>Library</strong> Center, Responsibilities<br />
• Serve as the liaison to the state for state-sponsored trustee and library staff workshops as requested<br />
• Provide special opportunities for collaborative learning and skill development to staff and trustees in the<br />
District<br />
• Inform District Libraries of learning opportunities and developments in various departments of the<br />
District Center including sharing information about CLP’s special resources and services.<br />
District Libraries, Contributions<br />
• Take advantage of the various continuing education opportunities both local and state-sponsored<br />
• Offer expertise, space and other support for local and state sponsored continuing education opportunities<br />
Collections Management and Technical Services, Outcome<br />
• Ensure the shared catalog reflects consistent records and quality resources<br />
District <strong>Library</strong> Center, Responsibilities<br />
• Oversee quality control for the bibliographic records in the shared catalog<br />
• Negotiate vendor agreements for print and electronic resources for the benefit all libraries in the District<br />
• Support collection development through strategic tools for collection evaluation, e.g. Collections HQ<br />
• Manage vendor relations, training and statistics for electronic resources<br />
• Explore efficiencies in workflow and quality of catalog records through cooperative cataloging and<br />
technical services processes<br />
District Libraries, Contributions<br />
• Adhere to TSAG (Technical Services Advisory Group) standards for the creation and maintenance of<br />
catalog records<br />
• Share plans regarding acquisition/purchase decisions of electronic resources at the local level that may<br />
impact other libraries in the District<br />
• Follow best practices for collections management in a consortial environment (e.g.: weeding practices,<br />
holds ratios, etc.)<br />
Information Technology, Outcomes and District <strong>Library</strong> Responsibilities<br />
• Serve as co-owner of eiN (Electronic Information Network); Consider the needs of the entire District<br />
when setting policy and making product decisions<br />
• Leverage expertise on current and emerging library technology for the benefit of all Libraries and<br />
customers in the District<br />
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