Vision

Transformation of materials selection process towards: High interest collections at 25 community libraries Recreational reading and independent lifelong learning Increased breadth and depth of collections Cultural trends & demographic changes

Long View

Patron-centered vision

To provide deep satisfaction across a broad spectrum and do so equitably

Balancing Inclusiveness with Cost Efficiency

History

Background work

Successes this year

Continued work Presentation of findings to work groups Development of recommendations based upon findings and response of work groups Collection Development Committee goal setting includes support of materials selection changes as a key role for committee members. Committee members clearly tasked with supporting implementation of decisions made by Library Administration

Evaluation: Patron Satisfaction Seamlessness Continued circulation growth Relevancy

Evaluation: Staff Discussions Emotions acknowledged, but decisions reflect observable facts Strategic Plan colors decisions Budgetary reality transparent

Evaluation: Implementation Flexibility