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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. 1 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on shelves and displays o Increase number of face-out books on shelves o Simplified displays o Weeding unattractfve, outdated, worn materials  Boost circulatfon of physical and digital materials o Expanded SORA access from Columbia Academy and the High School to all schools and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 2 Item 1.