Hi Team,
These are goals that we feel are important for the paper. Kate did a nice job pulling these out from the Strat. Plan Part 1 and I went ahead and added comments for the sections. Please take a look at these and brainstorm suggestions for some of the sections- see comments in red. We will be discussing them at the next meeting on Friday Oct 29 from 8-9pm. THANKS!

Goal 1: Develop and diversify library collections, programs, and services to satisfy a broadening range of residents’ needs and interests and engage all segments of the community
Objectives:
1.1 Explore partnerships with community organizations to provide programs and services for speakers of other languages. More bilingual books @ Cole, incorporate Spanish traditions.
1.2 Explore expansion of e-book collection (what do we currently have?and what might be some good titles to include.)
1.3 other ideas for growing needs in the community? Senior services and programs, visually impaired materials, job workshops/career speakers

Goal 2: Ensure that the library information technology systems support community needs to create an optimal customer experience.
Objectives:
2.1 Partner with the city’s Information Technology Department to maintain adequate bandwidth for public computing needs- we have been experiencing problems with our internet here the last few weeks so this would be a great topic to include.
2.2 Expand pilot laptop loaner program to increase computer availability (hopefully Peter can provide us with a bit of info here.)
2.3 Explore alternatives for improved public computer access- more computers, possible solution: have children’s computers available to adults during the morning hours. Get more suggestions from the team!

Goal 3: Update and improve staff tools, technology, and internal processes to optimize use of staff resources.
Objectives:
3.1 Along with other city departments, explore creation of a knowledge management Intranet for staff
3.2 Establish staff training program that ensures consistent, standard, skill sets and encourages employees’ professional growth (more training on technology)
3.3 Develop succession plans to minimize knowledge gaps and prepare for staff retirements (So far I think that this will be the most difficult to write about… I don’t have much knowledge about what our library does to prepare for retirements.)

Goal 4: Make aesthetic improvements to the library to provide a more enjoyable and inviting place for the community. (I personally think this is one of the more important goals… however it means my library would have to spend money and given that we are in a bit of a budget crisis -we would have to take that into account when composing this section)
Objectives:
4.1 Invest in new carpet, chairs, and curtains
4.2 Enforce rules to prohibit any food or drink in the library, have a designated area for food and drink, etc. (this would keep the library clean and save $ on cleaning costs)
4.3 Install working air conditioning unit (we currently have one that works(not well)- but maybe a more efficient model or one that can cool certain areas of the library when it becomes unbearable)
4.4 other ideas... reorganize library to make room for teen space, create quiet study area, etc. Hopefully we can get some suggestions from other team mates on this one. I think the teen area really needs some help. ( I will see about getting a picture of the teen area so it may be easier to provide suggestions!)