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CHATSWORTH TOWNSHIP LIBRARY FIVE
YEAR PLAN
FIVE
YEAR PLAN 2010-2015
MISSION STATEMENT
The
primary purpose of the Chatsworth
Township Library is to provide a
collection of popular materials in a
variety of formats for persons of
all ages in order to meet the needs
and interests of the community. In
service to the community the library
will work with the local
organizations, Alliance Library
System and the State of Illinois in
seeking better services, programs
and grant opportunities. A sharing
of resources statewide enables the
library to provide patrons with the
widest range of materials and
services. We will provide use of
computers for patrons who do not
have otherwise in order for them to
use them for word processing and
accessing the Internet. The library
will strive to provide a comfortable
and inviting atmosphere for patrons
by providing friendly service and
maintaining the site while mindful
of the budget constraints. The
library will conduct public surveys
periodically to measure our service
to the public and to meet the needs
of our patrons in a more effective
manner.
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SERVICE RESPONSE
CURRENT TOPICS AND TITLES
GOAL #1 Library
Materials: Provide a collection
which will suit our patron’s needs
and appeal to our readers’ taste.
Objective
I-Children’s materials
A.
Add to
the collection for first experiences
with books (ex. Board books, touch
and feel books, etc,) to create a
love of books in our youngest
patrons
B.
Add to the
collection of easy reader materials
on an ongoing basis
C.
Increase
the number of accelerated reader
books in the collection and have all
AR books color coded for easy
identification by our patrons
D.
Weed and
replace worn classics as funds
become available
E.
Provide
reading programs to promoted
interest in reading
Objective II-Adult materials
A.
Add to
the collection according to budget
constraints focusing first on best
sellers relevant to our patron’s
tastes
B.
Secure
non-fiction materials that hold
appeal to the patrons
C.
Weed and
replace materials as budget
allows—recognizing the fact that
some materials are now available
through electronic medium
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Goal #2 Building: Provide a
convenient and inviting access to
our Library building
Objective I-Hours
A.
Continuously assess the library
“open” hours in terms of service to
the patrons and make adjustments to
increase accommodation for our
patrons
B.
Reevaluate
on a regular basis so as to
continuously increase readership
Objective II-Facility
A.
Continuously appraise the facility
size in relation to patron use.
B.
Become
aware of options for expansion in
relation to budgetary constraints
C.
Continuously maintain facility by
keeping it in good repair both in
and outside
Objective III-Access
A.
Work to
improve accessibility for those with
disabilities
B.
Continue
to provide non-resident service by
working cooperatively with our
adjacent township boards
Objective IV-Staff
A.
Maintain
staff and hours as budget allows
B.
Explore
the creation of a “Friends of the
Library” organization to build a
number of volunteers to greater
increase our service to our patrons
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Goal #3 Programming: Provide
a variety of programming venues to
encourage the use of
the library and to increase
circulation
Objective I-Adult
programming
A.
Explore
adult programming that will create
an interest and create support of
the community
B.
Continue
to provide opportunities for
“lifelong learning” experiences
(ex. computer classes, quilting
classes)
Objective II-Youth
programming
A.
Continue
summer reading programs and
coordinating with neighboring
libraries to increasing programming
opportunities through resource
sharing
B.
Provide
monthly reading programs that
promote reading for fun and pleasure
C.
Continue
cooperation with the schools to
provide accelerated reader materials
and programs that are not in
conflict with school programming
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Goal #4-Technology: Provide
current technological experiences
for our patrons
Objective 1-Public
access computers
A.
Continuously update technology plan
B.
Continuously access the computers
available to the patrons
C.
Update
antivirus software on a regular
basis
D.
Update
filters in place on the server and
public access computers
E.
Explore
possibility of becoming wi-fi
hotspot
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Objective II-Technical
Support from RSA/Alliance Library
System
A.
Obtain a
static IP address
B.
Obtain a
scanner and receipt printer for
automated system
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Objective III-Grants
A.
Continue
to apply for grants as they become
available
Adopted by the Chatsworth Township
Library Board September 16, 2009. |
