Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2014 11 13

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Goals, Objectives, and Initiatives The 2015 goals, objectives, and initiatives for the Library and Museum Services Department include: Maintain Small Town Character ❑ Improve coordination with BVSD o Librarians regularly visit Louisville and Superior school libraries to build awareness of public library support available for teachers and students. o Through partnership with BVSD, tracks the impact of participation in the library's Summer Reading Program in preventing "summer slide." o All programs for young children include early learning practices and instruction drawn from the Public Library Association's 'Every Child Ready to Read II.' o Students learn about early Louisville history during school tours of the Historical Museum and DelPizzo replica of 1900 Louisville. Improve Basic City Services ❑ Maintain Library services at current levels and increase access to electronic media o The Flatirons Library Consortium is organized as a legal entity and membership is expanded to enhance resource sharing among northern Front Range libraries. o Residents' ease of library use is enhanced through the ability to pay library fees and book study rooms online. o Featured library programs are broadcast on Channel 8. Promote Economic Sustainability ❑ Improve business retention and recruitment activities o Library database offerings feature enhanced consumer demographic and business analysis tools. o Librarians attend DBA and Chamber events to educate about business resources; business - related classes support entrepreneurs and business owners. Protect and Preserve Louisville's History ❑ Develop and adopt Museum Master Plan ❑ Provide online access to historic photos from the Historical Museum's collection. ❑ Provide public access to The Louisville Times, from 1942 -2007. Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness in City Operations ❑ Promote cost - effective energy efficiency, zero waste and other sustainability best practices o Selection and acquisition of library materials move to an electronic system of ordering that eliminates paper and duplication of effort. o New residents are identified and contacted regarding the range of library and museum services available to them. ❑ Increase volunteerism in a way that decreases costs and increases understanding o The Library continues to utilize volunteers as Summer Reading aides (40 teens), Reading Buddies for reluctant readers (25 teens), tutors and homework helpers,