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Library setting plans in motion in new year
Richmond Public Library will begin
implementing its plans for the future in the new year.
Excited by the opportunity to reimagine and
explore the possibilities of enhanced services, the 2019-2021 Strategic Plan
reflects ideas from more than 7,000 community members through conversations,
surveys, an open house and focus groups.
“Library staff are passionate about what they
do to support the dreams and goals of Richmond residents, from the smallest
children to seniors, and everyone in between,” says chief librarian Susan
Walters. “Our new strategic plan will provide a framework to help us offer
quicker access to information, specialized materials and resources for
different interests, deliver innovative services and provide meaningful
opportunities to connect with your community.”
Based on feedback, the library has
established five priorities to:
• Build and grow the library community
• Communicate what the library is and the
services it provides
• Expand access to programs, services and
collections
• Reimagine space for the library
As part of its vision, the library aims to
inspire curiosity, transform lives and empower with an ongoing mission to
create opportunities for learning, connecting and belonging while valuing
diversity, inclusion, engagement, responsiveness and innovation.
In building and growing its community, the
library hopes to ensure every child has a library card. It also plans to
further invest in staff and broaden and deepen civic relations. Reimaging space
while also addressing and understanding evolving needs, and partnering to
realize new opportunities, is also on the list of priorities.
Richmond Public Library has branches at
Brighouse (its main branch) at 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Cambie at 150-11590 Cambie
Rd. and Ironwood at 8200-11688 Steveston Hwy, and library services on Saturdays
at Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr.
The library board formally approved the
2919-2021 Strategic Plan Nov. 28. Board chair Susan Koch sincerely thanks and
acknowledges the contributions of all who shared their feedback.
“I would also like to thank our community
partners and the City of Richmond for their ongoing support,” she says.
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