Rapid City Public Libraries Strategic Plan

Interconnected Interdependence Vision Interconnected Interdependence Vision is about creating the future we want not problem-solving on what we don’t like. Problem solving is talked about as ending something we want to end – vision is based on what we do want. When we focus on what connects us we are a part of everyone else and everything else. None of use can change the world on our own, we will be more likely to create such change if we learn to focus through the lens of our collective interdependence and interconnectedness This also requires that we build trust not just during times of crisis as seen through tools and mechanisms but as a way of being. The seeds of cooperation cannot simply bet planted and then left to grow on their own. Cooperation must be nurtured and tended to.

1st Plan 2000 August 2011: Review of 2008 – 2010 Adoption 2012 - 2014 2008 – 2010 Safety & Security Downtown space use redesign East Branch West Branch Design Knowledge Network Staff Development & Career Initiative Public Surveys New Operating System RFID implementation

Whether you think you can or not, you are right Thought to Action Whether you think you can or not, you are right Anticipate Needs, Build Relationships and communities and, Connect community to the global world

Empower Connect Passion Values Empower Connect Passion

Creating the Future Mindful Work Collections Facilities Operating Systems Public Awareness Customer Relations