
Strategic Plan 2019-2022
North Valley Public Library Mission Statement
The mission of the North Valley Public Library is to strengthen and support our community by:
• fostering a welcoming and comfortable setting for all people to gather, explore, and discover;
• promoting literacy and lifelong learning;
• providing exemplary programming, service, and quality, timely materials.
Goal/Strategic Area: Operations & Access
Objectives:
1. Improve operational efficiencies.
2. Evaluate hours of operations and determine options for improvement.
3. Evaluate current staffing model and determine options for improvement.
Goal/Strategic Area: Evaluate and Optimize Programming
Objectives:
1. Streamline program management.
2. Provide programs that complement our mission and collaborate with community groups and organizations as much as possible.
3. Library as Facilitator & Civic Engagement.
Goal/Strategic Area: Financial Sustainability/Funding
Objectives:
1. Nurture partnership with Foundation.
Goal/Strategic Area: Building/Facility Issues
Objectives:
Short Term
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Continue to provide a safe, well-maintained welcoming facility that encourages community use.
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Decide on scope of projects, finances and limits on current building versus how much funds to put in Library Depreciation Fund for possible new building in the future.
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Find out about Missoula’s successful bond issue; stay informed of current bond law and grant opportunity
Long Term
1. Evaluate properties with facilities plan and keep options open for new building.
2. Teen space in a new library.
3. Increase awareness of what the library offers to funders/non-library users.