1. May 2016 All Directors Meeting: Consultant team summary report - March 2016 discussion of Aspen Report Shawn Brommer

2. People, Place, and Platform

3. Library as People We know you Programs for All Writers groups Public programs Computer classes for seniors Youth programs Employment Happy patrons Library as Place A trusted place Safe place Wireless Computer access Mobile office Place to learn Maker spaces Neighborhood gathering place Friendly staff Place to connect Partnerships Seed library 24/7 libraries Community center Local history Technology bridge Community Library as Platform

4. Library as People We know you Interpersonal Relationships Library as Place A trusted place Organizational Trust Safety Place to connect Inspiration Create & build Library as Platform

5. Strategies for Success

6. Aligning Library services in support of community goals Listen to & involve community Create a service plan based on Aspen report, Harwood Outreach presence Social service needs Collaborations Pay attention Community-centric Access to content in all formats Content creation & tools E-resources Local history & geneaology Seed libraries Sewing machines Skype with authors Internet/wi-fi Connect patrons to resources

7. Ensuring long-term sustainability for public libraries Partnerships Funding Outcomes meet real needs Library’s goals match community goals Constant PR Active participation in community groups Relationships & Engagement Cultivating leadership Be at the table (set it!) Partner Be aware of opportunities to connect w/community Value staff’s engagement Encourage prof. dvt. Diverse staff and board Connect and cultivate

8. Next steps Continuation of 2014 – 2016 projects – Social service focus – Content creation (maker kits) – Digitalization Listen Identify service priorities Share responsibility Reflect Evaluate