Library Board

2009 Director Goals

Policy Manual/ Long range plan –

1. review – update/change as needed

Goal 1: The library will be a source for information and answers to questions on a broad array of topics.

1. Utilize weekly column for highlighting collections and resources
2. Web Page
   • Update web page and provide monthly updates
   • Provide training to staff on resources and use of said resources available on web pages
3. Reconnect with the “welcome wagon” and provide information for new residents.
4. Publicize what the library has through word of mouth and community involvement.

Goal 2: The library will address the public’s need for skills relating to finding, evaluating, and using information effectively.

1. Create a brochure/handout on using the Dewey Decimal system
2. Broaden work with school district and RRCC to present and distribute information on library skills and library resources.

Goal 3: The library will provide materials that address the desires for self-directed personal growth and development opportunities.

1. Relabel adult collection shelf ends to accurately reflect shelving.

Goal 4: The library will be a source for current topics and titles.

1. Create booklists for juvenile and adult collections-web-based?
2. Continue Family Nights (monthly during school year), Summer and Winter Reading, Borderland Reads, class visits (to library and to classes), Teen Read Week program
3. Improve publicity for programs
4. Promote use of the meeting room for non-library groups.

Goal 5:  Zurkowski donation

1. collection development
2. film/lecture series

I would like to spend some time over the course of the year prioritizing our technology needs and determining how to meet them.  We have a technology plan that recognized things were changing rapidly and the library would need to be flexible to adapt and meet current needs. 

Library Board Meeting Minutes

• April 2009
• May 2009
• June 2009
• July 2009
• August 2009