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2 <br /> 1 Library DRAFT Strategic Plan <br /> 2 2013-2016 <br /> 3 Presented September 12, 2013 <br /> 4 For Board discussion and feedback, in preparation of proposed adoption at next <br /> 5 available Board meeting <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Plan Overview <br /> 8 • Purpose: <br /> 9 - To set the direction of and inform future library planning in a <br /> 10 higher-level framework <br /> 11 • Time Frame: <br /> 12 - Fall 2013 through July 2016 <br /> 13 • Evaluation: <br /> 14 - Peer library comparisons using state and national data <br /> 15 - Surveys and feedback from staff and community <br /> 16 - Full evaluation to be completed for commencement of future <br /> 17 planning in 2016 <br /> 18 <br /> 19 Building on Our Strengths <br /> 20 Community Needs Assessment results commended the library in four areas: <br /> 21 Staff Funding Facilities Programming <br /> 22 FY 2012-13 OCPL Statistics <br /> 23 • Operational Budget: $1,790,445 (an increase of 14% since 2010) <br /> 24 • Circulation: 444,261 items borrowed (an increase of 64% since 2010) <br /> 25 • Registered Customers: 29,573 (an increase of 9% since 2010) <br /> 26 • Annual Programming Attendance: 8,746 residents (an increase of 13% since <br /> 27 2010) <br /> 28 • Annual Number of Library Visitors: 198,240 (an increase of 12% since 2010) <br /> 29 - Aligning the Plan with Community Priorities <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Aligning the Plan with Community Priorities <br /> 32 OCPL Strategic Priorities <br /> 33 1. Collections and Materials <br /> 34 2. Community Connections <br /> 35 3. Services and Community Space <br /> 36 4. Technology Tools and Training Library <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Guiding Principles <br /> 39 Vision <br /> 40 • We empower people by providing a place and a face to explore, enjoy, and <br /> 41 engage. <br /> 42 Mission <br /> 43 • The Orange County Public Library aims to be the heart of the community by: <br /> 44 - being a welcoming gathering place for all <br /> 45 - having a clear focus on the future and responding with creativity and <br /> 46 innovation <br /> 47 - offering relevant services, programs, collections and technologies <br /> 48 - serving the entire community through collaborative efforts with <br /> 49 organizations, educational institutions, and town and County <br /> 50 governments <br /> 51 - providing free and equal access to the resources and materials <br /> 52 community members need to be informed and engaged <br /> 53 <br />