| Vision Statement |
The future of the Roselle Public Library is to expand and work in partnership with the community. As a vital part of the community, we will provide a broad selection of reading and audio-visual materials and computer technology. We will strive to be an accessible organization that is aware of the needs of all users. Our staff will provide a positive learning experience and encourage the excitement of discovery.
Goals and Objectives: |
A. Facilities - |
Goal: The Library will have proper facilities to provide service
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| 1. The Library will build an addition of 20,000 sf |
| a) Staff spaces |
- lounge with lockers
- adequate office or work space
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| b) Special spaces |
- local history room
- media center
- quiet study
- small conference rooms
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c. Age appropriate spaces |
- low shelving for children
- story telling area
- child-oriented seating
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d) Modern amenities |
- meeting room w/ conferencing facilities
- technology flooring
- wet carrels
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| e) Art collections and display space |
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| 2 .The Library will maintain its property |
- Intercom system
- Wireless access
- Clean library environment
- Additional drop boxes
- Video drop boxes
- Security guard / system (improved/expanded)
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B. Activities |
Goal: The Library will provide a range of activities to interest our residents
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| 3. More residents will know about and use the Library |
- Increase membership by advertising through churches and Channel 34
- Create a library newsletter
- Regular press releases
- Street Fair
- Web site
- Electronic access
- Open longer hours
- Networking with community groups
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| 4. The Library will have programs of interest to residents |
- Bring in notables to do readings/book signings
- Teen reading programs
- Programs for seniors (e.g., health)
- Income tax preparation help
- Cultural programs
- Book club / discussion group
- Tutoring programs
- Literacy programs
- Educational programs for children
- Entertainment programs for children
- Puppet shows
- More patron input (suggestion box)
- Book delivery to home bound and others
- Senior citizen delivery and pickup
- Partnership with the community
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| 5. The Library will have an up-to-date and broad-based collection of materials in a variety of media |
- Music and books on CD
- DVDs
- Access to catalog from senior center
- Electronic access
- Home access to catalog, periodicals, reserves
- Coordination with schools
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C. Personnel |
Goal: The Library will have enough people and the right people for all activities .
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| 6. Library Board members will be community activists |
- Trustees will be responsible for donating or raising money
- Trustees will be connected to at least one other organization
- Trustees will attend no less than 75% of all board meetings
- Trustees will attend at least three library activities each year
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| 7. Staff will be trained and supported |
- The Library will budget for continuing education and training
- Uniforms will be provided as requested
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8. Volunteers will handle certain activities |
- The Friends of the Library will double in membership within three years
- We will have a corps of teenager from local schools to serve as pages
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D. Funding |
Goal: The Library's operating budget will be average for a community our size
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| 9. The Library will seek additional funding |
- The Board will lobby local officials for above-average increases in the annual budget for the next five years
- The Board will create a planned giving campaign to build an endowment within one year
- The Director will be charged with raising a certain amount of money through grants
- The Board and Director will develop a program of corporate sponsorships within two years
- The Board will work with the Friends of the Library to raise $1000 annually for the benefit of the Library
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| 10. The Library will keep spending within certain levels |
| Personnel = 70%; Collection Development = 17.5%; Office and Maintenance = 12.5% |
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