Memorial Public Library, Medfield Deborah W. Kelsey, dkelsey@minlib.net Please note the Strategic Plan FY2015-2019 will be completed by October 2014 YEAR 2015 Goal: Core Offerings A. Materials Re-allocate 25% of budget to e- content, research platforms, purchase content, provide equipment as well as media A. Materials Increase ease of use and browseability by eliminating or enhancing Dewey, combining different formats, and identifying genres. A. Materials Revise collection development policies B. Programs Establish opportunities for participatory learning B. Programs Provide cultural programming: movies, concerts, lectures, sporting events, book discussions B. Programs Redesign summer reading program B. Programs Expand programming on new technologies: identity fraud, streaming, best practices for internet use, social media, WordPress B. Programs Modify and develop programs for children, teens and their parents based feedback from the target populations C. Improve access to historical and current local information. C. Identify staff interests and expertise to expand depth and breadth of library services and encourage interaction with the community. Nov-Apr Apr-Jun, Adult Adult, Teen and Children s, Virtual Children s and Teen
C. Expand outreach to underserved populations: homebound, homeschooled, elderly, preschools, public schools, businesses C. Make resources available virtually C. Explore eliminating fees. D. Space and Hours Install task lighting. D. Space and Hours Improve site lines, comfort and usability on the lower level by reconfiguring shelving to be shorter and more mobile. D. Space and Hours Install more comfortable soft seating. D. Space and Hours Acquire smaller, lighter tables with flip tops and wheels that store easily. D. Space and Hours Acquire comfortable, lighter stackable meeting room chairs. D. Space and Hours Assess capacity of the facility to meet the community s needs.
Goal: Connections E. Communication Develop and implement a marketing plan. E. Communication Continue weekly articles for the local press and library s web site, quarterly newsletter and blogs E. Communication Use Constant Contact to develop mailing lists E. Communication Use social media effectively E. Communication Improve web site Virtual, E. Communication Create protocol for welcoming new members. Collaborate with New n Towne to connect with potential members. Circulation Circulation Continue developing partnerships with schools, Walpole CFCE, Girl and Boy Scouts, Park Street Books Partner with teens to deliver technology and children s programs and services. Support local business, educational, cultural, and governmental organizations and community groups Provide expertise for local history collections Children s Teen
Goal: How We Deliver Require staff to engage in professional development activitites. Cross train staff where possible to enhance flexibility in staffing. & Consider modifying staffing structure: librarians to roam, be on call and/or available by appointment. Write job descriptions, skills required and preferred time commitment for each volunteer position. Provide off desk time for thinking, planning and learning as well as off site activities. Adminstration, Knowledge and & Redesign wayfinding and signage to empower self-service. Install coaxial cable on main level. Improve cell service. Install docking stations for professional staff. Install scanner on main level for public. Create mobile library for outreach including a Library Box. Explore Cloud computing to facilitate staff sharing: DropBox, Google Docs Develop a technology plan.