Task Forces Complete their Work

It’s been a busy summer!

Task Forces were established in late May, each consisting of four staff members and chaired by a member of the Steering Committee. Six focus areas were identified for study. These areas include:
Develop a love of reading
Acquire information for work and learning
Pursue the interests that will enrich their lives
Understand technological changes
Understand social and cultural changes
Gather and interact with each other

These groups have been meeting regularly all summer, researching information relevant to their charges, brainstorming ideas, and developing a set of recommended goals and objectives. Each Task Force has prepared a written report of their recommendations which is now in the hands of the Steering Committee. Lots of hard work and careful thought has gone into these reports and they are full of great ideas!

The Steering Committee is now working to craft a final document from these recommendations. Along the way we will revisit the mission and vision statements and develop a values statement for the library. Once a draft document has been created it will be reviewed with key stakeholders before being presented to the Library Board for approval in October.

Thanks for all the hard work and valuable input, everyone!