HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-2024 Library Board Packet Special Meeting
LIBRARY BOARD
Library—Community Room, 3939 Central Ave NE
Saturday, January 13, 2024
11:00 AM
AGENDA
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
Members of the public who wish to attend may do so in-person, by calling 1-312-626-6799 and entering meeting
ID 429 831 7754 and passcode 039390, or by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4298317754 at the
scheduled meeting time. For questions please call the library at 763-706-3690.
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
1. Strategic Planning
ADJOURNMENT
Auxiliary aids or other accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request when the request is
made at least 72 hours in advance. Please contact Administration at 763-706-3610 to make arrangements.
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Strategic Directions 2024
Collections – Increase awareness, promote availability, and boost use of library resources
Increase the appeal of physical collectfons:
o Merchandising strategies on shelves and displays
o Increase number of face-out books on shelves
o Simplified displays
o Weeding unattractfve, outdated, worn materials
Boost circulatfon of physical and digital materials
o Expanded SORA access from Columbia Academy and the High School to all schools and
students in the CHPS district
o Increase number of library card holders
Raise awareness of Kanopy
Communications – show and tell how great the city library is
Revitalize the Library website
Coordinate and use the expertfse of city communicatfons staff
Patron survey
o Whiteboard questfons in the library
Consistent look and feel across platiorms
o Integratfon with social media
Photographs – events, people, displays
Videos?
Outreach – who is our community and how can the library be useful?
Increase number of open house events
o English Language Learner events for CHPS elementary schools
Re-establish partnership with Adult Basic Educatfon (ABE)
o Class visits from librarians
o Tours/open house event
o Programs related to MN Driver’s License for All
Contfnue librarian visits to Early Childhood and Family Educatfon (ECFE) classes
Space – ensure that the building is welcoming, safe, comfortable, and accessible to all
Address concerns about safety
o Staff de-escalatfon training
Address cleaning issues and custodial staff shortages
Planning and budgetfng for systems repair and replacement (HVAC system, door access/card
readers, building security)
Early literacy play and learning space
Parking lot
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