OAK LAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY GOALS & OBJECTIVES

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1 OAK LAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY GOALS & OBJECTIVES Revised 5/26/93 1. Develop the Library's collections and services to meet the various interests and needs of the community and to promote intellectual stimulation. a. Obtain a clearer understanding of the needs and interests of various segments of the community through surveys of Oak Lawn residents, review of census data and review of patron use patterns. b. Utilize information gathered through statistical reports and analyses of the library collections in order to gauge current strengths, weakness and relative importance of the OLPL collection. c. Prepare a comprehensive collection development plan. d. Continue moving on plans to combine Youth Services audiovisual materials with Adult materials. 2. Actively promote library collections, programs and services with effective marketing and communication to the library's communities and within the library. a. Define a commitment to bibliographic publications and other creative enterprises such as development of artwork and programming. b. Expand publication of an informative and service oriented newsletter for distribution to all households in Oak Lawn. c. Maintain effective and cordial relations with civic groups, community service agencies, institutions and businesses through public speaking, and/or hosting of events within the library and dissemination of publications.

2 d. Support an Active Friends Organization. e. Install uniform signage throughout the building. 3. Provide sufficient numbers of qualified and well-trained personnel to develop the library collections and serve the public. a. Encourage the ongoing professional growth of staff. b. Recommit the Library to provide sufficient staff for ongoing and future services. 4. Secure sufficient resources from both traditional and alternative sources with which to sustain and enhance Library collections, programs, services and facilities. a. Maintain a close and effective working relationship with the Village of Oak Lawn and with its political and administrative leaders. b. Increase income from non-tax revenue lines wherever possible through effective investment and assessment of fees to non Oak Lawn residents. c. Support and promote the efforts of the Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation. d. Support projects of the Friends of the Oak Lawn Public Library. e. Lobby State and Federal Government directly and through SLS, ILA and/or ALA. f. Write grants to secure funds from all quarters. g. Prepare accurate, realistic and constructive budgets annually for effective utilization of funds. h. Directly approach organizations or individuals for

3 funding resources for collection development, programs, services and/or facilities. 5. Provide a safe, comfortable and accessible facility supporting the Library's service and collection requirements. a. Maintain adequate parking and enhance convenience for borrowers. b. Improve upon the coverage and quality of security for the library. c. Utilize the space vacated by SLS to expand our public service areas. e. Establish long-term furniture and equipment needs. 6. Apply current standards of communication, technology and automation in order to provide information in requested formats and to function internally in an efficient and effective manner. a. Consolidate and enhance the efficiency of computer capabilities within the Oak Lawn Public Library. b. Implement LIBSlOO-Plus in 1993 and train staff and patrons in its use. c. Expand the reference collection in the Youth Services Department into space vacated by the removal of AV audiovisual materials from the Youth Services Department to Patron Services AV. d. Plan to provide newer formats in audiovisual materials, such as laser discs, lap-tops, etc. by 1998, as they become generally available. 7. Explore the possibilities for mutually beneficial cooperation with other libraries and entities. a. Provide for improved document delivery possibilities for patrons of the Oak Lawn Public Library.

4 b. Provide for enhanced cooperation with local newspapers. c. Foster cooperation between the Library and local high schools. d. Increase communication with preschools to determine mutually beneficial programs to introduce young children to the library. e. Explore contacts with Christ Hospital in order to make resident patients aware of library programs and services. f. Initiate further efforts to cooperate with other libraries in the state and nation by working through SLS and professional organizations.

5 Objective: {l.a.) Objective: development Objective: (1.c.) Objectives: prepare space Prepare study based upon results by December 31, Have this data on hand as comprehensive collection plan is prepared. (l.b.) Completion of this plan document by July 1, Weed thoroughly obsolescent formats for newer formats by January 1, in order (1.d.) Look at staffing needs of the audiovisual unit, especially the need for reference services calling for professional staff and plan a budget to adequately staff the unit by (l.d.) Explore security systems for audiovisual materials and determine best type by July, Budget for installation during (l.d.) Objective: Prepare a comprehensive action plan and determine implementation costs by 8/1/94 with implementation in (2.a.) Objectives: Maintain bi-monthly schedule. Obtain articles from every library department promoting service and/or collections at least 3 times per year. Investigate expanded schedule. (2.b.) Objectives: Director, Trustees and Public Relations staff person regularly attend civic functions to represent the library. (2.c.) Host Rotary luncheon and Rotary Board Meeting at least once per year. (2.c.) One Reference Librarian to attend Chamber of Commerce luncheon every month, (2.c.) Offer at least three library staff members as Speakers in Speaker's Bureau clearing house. (2.c.) Mailing of bibliographic publications and notices to Oak Lawn businesses at least once per year. (2.c.) to Objectives: Director attend monthly board meetings. (2.d.) Assist with Friends' programs. (2.d.) Objective: Recommendation of signs by Spring, Implementation by Summer, (2.e.) Objectives: Maintain and expend all funds allocated in the Tuition Reimbursement and Dues and Meetings budget lines each year. (3.a.) Schedule staff librarians to visit two other libraries per year. ( 3. a. ) Maintain InService days (2 per year). (3.a.) Promote attendance at professional conferences, workshops, classes and in-house training sessions with

6 full-time professional staff attending at least 1 conference per year. (3.a.) Objectives: Review annually the Library's staffing levels and add, reclassify and adjust accordingly. (3.b.) Explore the role of non-professionals at the Reference Desk. ( 3. b. ) On an annual basis, review the Library's salary scale and benefits packages and compare with those of similar institutions both locally and nationally. (3.b.) Objective: Obtain the full allowable Library levy funding each year through (4.a.) Objective: Obtain 5% overall increase in non-tax revenue every year through (4.b.) Objective: Submit requests when needed for financial assistance. (4.c.) Objective: Submit annually a listing of special needs to the Friends' of the Library. (4.d.) Objective: Participate in at least one annual library association sponsored lobbying effort. (4.e.) Objectives: Seek grant funds from at least two sources annually. (4.f.) Examine local sources of grant funding and secure at least one grant per year. (4.f.) Objective: Support goals and objectives of this long-range plan through provisions of adequate funding in appropriate budget lines. (4.g.) Objective: Prepare a wants listing annually for distribution to target groups. (4.h.) Objectives: Set up outside drop box service for books and AV materials by (5.a.) Explore comprehensive drive-by service for both books and AV materials by (5.a.) Preserve adequate parking on the eastern side of the Library in cooperation with the Village and Park District, through (5.a.) Work with the Village to insure improved lighting in parking lots by (5.a.) Review needed. Emergency (5.a.) procedures annually and revise as Objectives: Review the effectiveness and cost of guard services currently provided in the Library and develop an alternative plan for extended coverage by the end of (5.b.) Evaluate the quality and cost of the current materials security systems employed at the Library and explore other options by the end of (5.b.)

7 Objectives: Retain a consultant to examine vacated office space and other space issues on a library wide basis by December 31, (5.c.) Plan a budget to provide funds for reorganization of space by August 1, (5.c.) Plan to complete rearrangements of collections and services by December 31, (5.c.) Objectives: Develop a revised schedule and cost projection for replacement and acquisition of new furniture and equipment by July 1, (5.e.) Objectives: Establish a local area network (LAN} linkng all departments and work areas of the library by July 1, (6.a.) Upgrade one current position within the library to include the primary responsibility for management of the LAN and to deal with computer related problems by July 1, Title: Network Librarian. (6.a.) Empower the Network Librarian to coordinate an Automation Committee which will serve to make formal recommendations to the Director for the further development of the LAN into "gateway" and CD-ROM technology. The Automation Committee shall begin effective June 1, (6.a.) [The Committee shall undertake tasks such as: 1. Establishing policies and procedural guidelines to select and purchase software, hardware and services. 2. Breaking out budget lines to specifically fund technological purchases and support personnel. 3. Devising standard regimens to train staff and patrons in library technologies.] Write a plan and update it yearly to upgrade of technologies. (6.a.} Objectives: Complete initial training of staff in July (6.b.) Smooth operation of new software by end of September (6.b.) Prepare a video tutorial for patrons on use of the CL-Cat by end of (6.b.) Objectives: Remove the audiovisual equipment from the Listening Center by July 1, (6.c.) In cooperation with the Reference Department, install CD ROM networks to provide equal access to information in both departments by December 31, (6.c.)

8 Convert the Listening Center to a Reference Center with computers and printers for the public by December 31, (6.c.} Objectives: Explore the possibility of reestablishing photocopy service with cost recovery charges to net borrowing libraries by end of (7.a.) Explore the possibility of electronic document delivery by the end of (7.a.} Objectives: Examine to what extent microfilm of all local (village and south suburban} newspapers is available at the Oak Lawn Public Library by the end of (7.b.}_ Continue notifying local newspapers of events at the library through news releases and reports on board meetings through (7.b.) Objective: Establish a schedule for school visitations by staff librarians by end of (7.c.) Encourage and arrange class tours of the Oak Lawn Public Library beginning in school year. (7.c.) Objectives: Contact Oak Lawn pre-school administrators by Fall of to arrange for meetings to discuss Public Library pre-school programming initiatives. (7.d.) Objectives: Contact Health Services Administrators in Oak Lawn by the Spring of 1996 to determine means of enhancing communication between the Library and the Health Services organizations in order to improve Library services. (7.e.) Objectives: Attend workshops on a regular basis through (7.f.)

9 OBJECTIVES IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER Empower the Network Librarian to coordinate an Automation Committee which will serve to make formal recommendations to the Director for the further development of the LAN into "gateway" and CD-ROM technology. The Automation Committee shall begin effective June (6.a.) Objectives: Establish a local area network (LAN) linkng all departments and work areas of the library by July 1, (6.a.) Upgrade one current position within the library to include the primary responsibility for management of the LAN and to deal with computer related problems by July 1, Title: Network Librarian. (6.a.) 1. Establishing policies and procedural guidelines to select and purchase software, hardware and services. [The Committee shall undertake tasks such as: 2. Breaking out budget lines to specifically technological purchases and support personnel. fund 3. Devising standard regimens to train staff and patrons in library technologies.] Write a plan and update it yearly to upgrade of technologies. (6.a.) Objective: Recommendation of signs by Spring, Implementation by summer, (2.e.) Objectives: (6.b.) Complete initial training of staff in July Smooth operation of new software by end of September (6.b.) Objectives: Explore the possibility of reestablishing photocopy service with cost recovery charges to net borrowing libraries by end of (7.a.) Objectives: Set up outside drop box service for books and AV materials by (5.a.) Objectives: Develop a revised schedule and cost projection for replacement and acquisition of new furniture and equipment by Ju 1 y 1, ( 5 e. ) Objectives: Remove the audiovisual equipment from the Listening Center by July 1, (6.c.) Objective: Prepare a comprehensive action plan and determine implementation costs by 8/1/94 with implementation in (2.a.)

10 Objective: Prepare study based upon results by December 31, (1.a.) Objective: Establish a schedule for school visitations by staff librarians by end of (7.c.) In cooperation with the Reference Department, install CD ROM networks to provide equal access to information in both departments by December 31, (6.c.) Convert the Listening Center to a Reference Center with computers and printers for the public by December 31, (6.c.) Objectives: Review the effectiveness and cost of guard services currently provided in the Library and develop an alternative plan for extended coverage by the end of (5.b.) Objectives: Retain a consultant to examine vacated office space and other space issues on a library wide basis by December 31, (5.c.) Objectives: Weed thoroughly obsolescent formats in order to prepare space for newer formats by January 1, (l.d.) Objective: (1.c.) Completion of this plan document by July 1, Explore security systems determine best type by July, (1.d.) for audiovisual materials and Budget for installation during Plan a budget to provide funds for reorganization of space by August 1, (5.c.) Objectives: Contact Oak Lawn pre-school administrators by Fall of 1995 to arrange for meetings to discuss Public Library preschool programming initiatives. (7.d.) Evaluate the quality and cost of the current materials security systems employed at the Library and explore other options by the end of (5.b.) Explore the possibility of electronic document delivery by the end of (7.a.) Prepare a video tutorial for patrons on use of the CL-Cat by end of (6.b.) Work with the Village to insure improved lighting in parking lots by (5.a.) Look at staffing needs of the audiovisual unit, especially the need for reference services calling for professional staff and plan a budget to adequately staff the unit by (l.d.)

11 Explore comprehensive drive-by service for both books and AV materials by (5.a.) Objectives: Contact Health Services Administrators in Oak Lawn by the Spring of 1996 to determine means of enhancing communication between the Library and the Health Services organizations in order to improve Library-services. (7.e.) Plan to complete rearrangements of collections and services by December 31, (5.c.) Objectives: Examine to what extent microfilm of all local (village and south suburban) newspapers is available at the Oak Lawn Public Library by the end of (7.b.)_ Assist with Friends' programs. (2.d.) Attend workshops on a regular basis through (7.f.) Continue notifying local newspapers of events at the library through news releases and reports on board meetings through (7.b.) Director attend monthly board meetings. (2.d.) Director, Trustees and Public Relations staff person regularly attend civic functions to represent the library. (2.c.) Encourage and arrange class tours of the Oak Lawn Public Library beginning in school year. (7.c.) Examine local sources of grant funding and secure at least one grant per year. (4.f.) Explore the role of non-professionals at the Reference Desk. (3.b.) Have this data on hand as comprehensive collection development plan is prepared. (l.b.) Host Rotary luncheon and Rotary Board Meeting at least once per year. ( 2. c. ) Mailing of bibliographic publications and notices to Oak Lawn businesses at least once per year. (2.c.) Maintain and expend all funds allocated in the Tuition Reimbursement and Dues and Meetings budget lines each year. (3.a.) Maintain bi-monthly schedule. Obtain articles from every library department promoting service and/or collections at least 3 times per year. Investigate expanded schedule. (2.b.) Maintain InService days (2 per year). (3.a.)

12 Obtain the full allowable Library levy funding each year through (4.a.) Obtain 5% overall increase in non-tax revenue every year through (4.b.) Offer at least three library staff members as Speakers in Speaker's Bureau clearing house. (2.c.) On an annual basis, review the Library's salary scale and benefits packages and compare with those of similar institutions both locally and nationally. (3.b.) One Reference Librarian to attend Chamber of Commerce luncheon every month, (2.c.) Participate in at least one annual library association sponsored lobbying effort. (4.e.) Prepare a wants listing annually for distribution to target groups. (4.h.) Preserve adequate parking on the eastern side of the Library in cooperation with the Village and Park District, through (5.a.) Promote attendance at professional conferences, workshops, classes and in-house training sessions with full-time professional staff attending at least 1 conference per year. (3.a.) Review annually the Library's staffing levels and add, reclassify and adjust accordingly. (3.b.) Review Emergency procedures annually and revise as needed. (5.a.) Schedule staff librarians to visit two other libraries per year. (3.a.) Seek grant funds from at least two sources annually. (4.f.) Submit annually a listing of special needs to the Friends' of the Library. ( 4. d. ) Submit requests when needed for financial assistance. (4.c.) Support goals and objectives of this long-range plan through provisions of adequate funding in appropriate budget lines. (4.g.)