Lib St Plan PreziLos Gatos Library Strategic Plan
Town Council Meeting
October 20, 2015
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Introduction of issue:
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LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN
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Community surveys
One-on-one interviews
Focus groups
Nation-wide research study
Process
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Purpose:
We are here to foster curiosity and community connection
Vision:
We strive to be at the heart of an engaged and vibrant community
Values:
We are respectful – We value
courtesy
We are vibrant – We celebrate community
We are welcoming – We honor every person
We are curious – We foster learning
We are progressive – We embrace new ideas
We are timeless
– We respect our history
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Outcomes
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Strategies:
Creating Community Connections
Building the Next Generation Library User
Embracing Local History
Enhancing Collections & Technology
Engaging our Staff Team
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Outcomes
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Budgeting purposes
Program planning
Service response planning
Collection planning
Staff training
Communication and outreach planning
Yearly updates to be provided to Council during
annual budget
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Next Steps – If the Library Strategic Plan
is accepted, it will be used for:
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RECOMENDATION
Accept the Los Gatos Library Strategic Plan for 2015-2020
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