Amy Nelson, Hillary Raque Dodge, Kat Gilbert, and Janina Goodwin
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Amy Nelson, Hillary Raque Dodge, Kat Gilbert, and Janina Goodwin
Presentation Outline• Community Profile (Amy)• Vision ~ Mission ~ Values ~ Motto (Janina)• Planning Team (Kat)• Timeline (Kat)• SWOT (Janina?)• Goals and Objectives (Hillary)• Budget (Hillary)• Group Process (Amy)
Community Profile• Located in Huerfano County• Rich history & culture• Changing community dynamics due to new industry• Population increased from 16,899 in 2000 to 26,711
in 2008• 51% self-identify as Hispanic• 23.1 speak a language other than English at home• Median annual household income is $26,212• 71% have high school diploma, 9% has BA or higher
Vision ~ Mission ~ Values ~ Motto
Vision:Vista Public Library will partner with its community to innovate and expand
horizons. By integrating forward-thinking technology, diverse programming, and dedicated staff, the library will become the pulse point
of the community.
Mission: Vista Public Library provides diverse cultural and educational enrichment for
dreamers and learners of all ages.
Values:Community - Access - Information Literacy - Innovation - Enrichment – Diversity
Motto:Your world under one roof.
Planning Team• Library Director- Amy Nelson• Technical Head - Joseph Hernandez • Reference Head - Jerry Rosa• Advertising Executive - Janina Goodwin• Certified Public Accountant - Hillary Raque Dodge• Business Consultant - Kat Gilbert• High School Principal - Will Knightly• Board Member - John Berg
Timeline• Week 1: Preplanning Meeting
Vista Planning Team• Week 2: First Meeting
Vista Planning Team The Planning Team meets for the first time.
• Week 4: Second Meeting Vista Planning Team and Marketing FirmSurvey and Focus Groups
• Week 8: Third Meeting Vista Planning Team Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Values, and Motto
• Week 9 – 10: Fourth MeetingVista Planning Team Strategic Planning #1: SWOT Analysis
• Week 11 – 12: Fifth Meeting Vista Planning Team Strategic Planning #2: Goals and Objectives
• Week 13 – 18: Sixth Meeting Director, High School Principal and Volunteer Coordinator Creation of High School Volunteer Program Vista Planning TeamDirector shares approved budget
• Week 19 - 21: Final Revisions Vista Planning TeamDirector shares approved budget
• Week 22-25: Unveiling Vista Planning Team and Community
Members
SWOT Analysis: Strengths
• Well-developed general collection • Active and invested volunteers • Enthusiastic, friendly and flexible staff • Centrally located with high visibility
SWOT Analysis: Weaknesses• Minimal staff • Low technology • Minimal programming • Poor collection of non-traditional items
(Spanish & AV) • Few formal relationships between staff
and community groups
SWOT Analysis: Opportunities
• New building & staff positions • Programming & community partnerships • Community growth • Availability of grants for institutions building
programs for underserved populations. • Greening of the library & xeriscape projects
SWOT Analysis: Threats
• Mindset • Previous reputation • Making a larger space feel full &
welcoming • Overcoming cultural biases
Goals and Objectives Goal 1 - Accommodate the needs of our growing population
Objective 1.1Recruit, develop, and retain high quality personnel.
Measurements - (How we'll measure our progress and know when we've met this objective)
• 4 FTE staff hired (quantitative)• 4 in-service training days for staff (quantitative)• Increase in volunteer hours by 266.67% (before: 84 hours,
goal: 224 hours) (quantitative) • Creation of a orientation manual and formal on-boarding
process. (qualitative)Action Items• Hire 4 FTE staff members (Milestone: 1st quarter 2010)• Offer four in-service training opportunities for library staff
each year. (Milestone: 4th quarter 2012)• Plan and implement a new volunteer recruitment and
training program. (Milestone: 2rd quarter 2010)• Review and revise staff and volunteer orientation
information. (Milestone: 1st quarter 2010)
Objective 1.2Increase the visibility of the library and serve an increasing
percentage of our district population.
Measurements• Increase the library's operation hours by 140% per week.
(before: 40 hours, goal: 56 hours). (quantitative) • Create a new brand, including logo, motto, and "feel."
(qualitative)• Receive a patron satisfaction rating of 75% or better, to be
based on annual surveys. (quantitative)Action Items• Increase the library’s hours of operations. (Milestone: 2nd
quarter 2010)• Undergo re-branding process. (Milestone: 2nd quarter 2011)• Develop and implement public relations and marketing plan.
(Milestones: 4th quarter 2011)• Seek feedback and input from patrons, businesses, and
community organizations by developing and conducting annual surveys. (Milestone: 4th quarter 2012)
Objective 2.1Increase program offerings.
Measurements• Increase weekly storytimes by 300%. (before: 1, goal: 3).
(quantitative)• Increase monthly programming by 400%. (before:0, goal:4)
(quantitative)
Action Items• Offer three story times a week for babies, preschoolers, and
families. (Milestone: 3rd quarter 2010)• Develop monthly programs to reflect community interests
and values. (Milestone: 1st quarter 2011)• Develop and promote cultural and artistic programs and
endeavors. (Milestone: 1st quarter 2011)• Partner with other organizations for programs or
educational opportunities. (Milestone: 1st quarter 2011)
Objective 2.2Employ the use of appropriate state-of-the-art library technology.
Measurements• Increase computer instruction offerings by 200% per
month. (before: 0, goal: 2) (quantitative)• Increase database offerings by 600%. (before:2, after: 12)
(quantitative)• Redesign the library website. (qualitative)
Action Items• Offer computer education classes in our new twelve-station
computer lab. (Milestone: 2nd quarter 2011)• Evaluate and increase our online database offerings.
(Milestone: 2nd quarter 2011)• Ensure appropriate and timely patron and staff training for
newly implemented technologies. (Milestone: 4th quarter 2012)
• Expand and refine website experience. (Milestone: 2nd quarter 2012)
Goals and Objectives Goal 2 - Improve and retain a high level of community satisfaction
Prospective Organizational Chart
Budget
Group Process
References• Cooperrider, D. & Whitney, D. (2005). A Positive revolution in change: Appreciative Inquiry. Appreciative
inquiry: Rethinking human organization toward a positive theory of change . Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing. • Huerfano County Government. (2010). County History. Retrieved from http://www.huerfano.us/. • Pueblo City-County Library District. (2009) Moving ahead: strategic plan for the Pueblo City-County Library
District – Creating a community of readers. Retrieved fromhttp://www.pueblolibrary.org/pld_about/2009_Strategic_Plan.pdf. • U.S. Census Bureau. Huerfano County, CO Fact Sheet [Data file]. Retrieved fromhttp
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• U.S. Census Bureau. Walsenburg, CO Fact Sheet [Data file]. Retrieved fromhttp
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