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Strategic Priorities <br /> Strategic Priority #1 — Library Collections and Materials <br /> ■ Focus Area #1 — Consider customer preferences and demand within material <br /> selection <br /> ■ Focus Area #2 — Collections should be easy to find by customers <br /> ■ Focus Area #3 — Promote the collection of materials available from OCPL <br /> Strategic Priorities <br /> Strategic Priority #2 — Community Connections <br /> ■ Focus Area #1 — Community engagement <br /> ■ Focus Area #2 — Outreach in the community ("beyond the walls") <br /> ■ Focus Area #3 — Raise awareness of library services <br /> ■ Focus Area #4 — Collaborate with local organizations <br /> Strategic Priorities <br /> Strategic Priority #3 — Services and Community Space <br /> ■ Focus Area #1 — Deliver high quality customer service ("find a way to yes") <br /> ■ Focus Area #2 — Offer programs that educate, engage, and entertain <br /> ■ Focus Area #3 — Provide inviting, functional library facilities <br /> Strategic Priorities <br /> Strategic Priority #4 —Technology Tools and Training <br /> ■ Focus Area #1 — Community-focused technology center <br /> ■ Focus Area #2 — Prioritize training opportunities <br /> ■ Focus Area #3 — Use technology as an evaluation tool <br /> How the Plan Supports the Site Criteria <br /> The Strategic Plan is aligned with the guiding principles of the site selection <br /> criteria to support the development of future library services <br /> Site Selection Criteria: <br /> Preliminary Phase ("dirt') <br /> Primary Phase: Strategic Plan focuses on future library services <br /> Once the Board selects a final site for library development, a dialogue can <br /> begin with the community regarding services. <br /> Measuring our Success <br /> Community Input <br /> • Conversations with the Director <br /> • Online Surveys <br /> • OCPL Customer Advisors <br /> • Community Review Group <br /> Data Review <br /> • Real —time data provided by library automation system <br /> • State and National Library Peer reviews and comparisons <br /> • Project Timeline updates on library website <br /> • Performance measurements from the FY13-14 Budget <br /> Future Funding <br /> Possible Budgetary Implications: <br /> Many items in this plan can be implemented at low or no cost. <br /> Capital Investment Plan: <br />