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WVPL Strategic Plan 2022-2027

Mission-Vision-Values

To welcome, connect, and inspire our community.

Tagline--What interests you?

Vision--The place where you are always welcome.

We Value:

Strategic Priority: Community Engagement

Goal: Create a thriving, nimble and inclusive library that serves and responds to community needs

Objective	Actions	Responsible	Timeframe	Measurement
Increase library usage	Increase # of programs Advertise electronic services Increase Ambler community room usage	Annie, Rakhee, Delia Anne & Rakhee Annie	Years 1-5	# new members # library visits # attending library programs increase in circulation of electronic materials increase Ambler community room usage
Expand the library's robust, diverse collection	Assesment of collection: diversity audit Purchase additional materials	Anne Librarians	Year 1	Results of assessment # of diverse books purchased
Increase materials in various formats	Test read along books Ambler Test playaway Blue Bell Test hotspots	Annie Erin Anne	Year 1 Year 2 Year 3	Check circulation statistics on new collections
Expand the variety of programs	Start International Program Plan programs that target different audiences	Rakhee Rakhee & Annie	Year 2 Years 1-5	# diverse programs
Enhance awareness of services and programs	Plan community outreach events Plan outreach to local non-profits, etc.	Rakhee & Annie Erin & Delia	Years 1-5	# outreach events
Reach out to un/underserved community members	Reach out to Rising Stars Homework Help program to partner Plan programs at Boys & Girls Club	Anne & Annie Erin & Delia	Year 1	Did a partnership form? # programs held at Boys & Girls Club

Strategic Priority: Technology

Goal: Provide reliable, accessible and user-friendly technology services

Objective	Actions	Responsible	Timeframe	Measurement
Continue to update equipment	Purchase new laptop lab Purchase new presentation laptops Purchase AWE children's learning computers Update 2 Ambler patron computers Purchase or lease a photocopier for Ambler (wireless printing)	Adam Adam Anne Adam Adam Annie & Anne	Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 2 Year 3	Completion of purchases
Train staff	Zoom new laptop lab new presentation computer & LCD projector Goggle Workspace New copier in Ambler	Tech Team	Year 1 Year 2 Year 2 Year 2 Year 3	Completion of trainings
Create reliable and varied communication systems	Change email system to Google workspace Investigate possible VOIP providers Write a cyber-security response plan Find a Wi-Fi printing solution Investigate Send in Blue texting	Tech Team Anne Adam Tech Team Tech Team	Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 2 Year 4	Survey Admin Team Completion of Cyber Security Plan Survey Admin Team
Efficiently manage passwords	Purchase password protection software Teach admin team to use	Adam Admin Team	Year 1 Year 2

Strategic Priority: Space
Goal: Create a safe, accessible, welcoming and comforable environment

Objective	Actions	Responsible	Timeframe	Measurement
Update Main Library Facility in Blue Bell carpet paint roof parking lot outdoor space create more comfortable study rooms update dated furniture create 2 permanent conference rooms add a car charging station new bike rack water bottle fountain outlets	Complete RACP grant (need final figure for payment) Get estimates for repaving parking lot Get estimates to replace roof (Atlantic roofing) Get advice from Al Comly or another architect Get estimate for construction of 2 conference rooms and adding windows to study rooms Contact painters Contact carpet companies Seek grant for the outdoor space Seek additional grants if necessary Get estimate for car charging station Contact plumbers to put in a new water foundation and update the bathrooms Order a new bike rack If needed, have an electrician add outlets	Anne	Year 1 Year 2 Year 2 Year 3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 4 Year 5 Years 1-5 Year 1 Year 2 Year 5 Year 5	Completion of renovation
Seek to become a recognized warming & cooling station during disasters	Contact and collaborate with Whitpain Township, Ambler Borough and Lower Gwynedd	Anne & Annie	Year 2	Did they add the library to their plans?

Strategic Priority: Staff
Goal: Knowledgeable, positive and supported staff

Objective	Actions	Responsible	Timeframe	Measurement
Create atmosphere of belonging	Team building programs Plan outside of work staff activities 1-2 times per year	Admin Team Anne	Years 1-5
Hire staff who are representative of the community	Activate racial equity plan activities	Equity Team	Years 1-5
Update policies	Update Personnel Policy Write 1 page succession plan Write disaster vendor recovery list Write 1 page unilateral emergency plan	Anne & Liz Anne Anne Anne	Years 1-5	Completion of plans and policy updates
Create a competitive pay scale	Raise staff salaries Compare staff salaries with local staff salaries	Anne	Year 1 Year 3
Update training program	Have new staff complete staff training and alert Admin Team about what needs updating Admin Team updates the work competencies Add racial equity lessons	Admin Team	Year 1 Years 2-3 Years 4-5	Completion of staff training updates and additions

Strategic Priority: Sustainability
Goal: Create a multi-pronged approach to sustainability

Objective	Actions	Responsible	Timeframe	Measurement
Balance investment portfolio	Hire a fiduciary to manage investments	Anne & Michaelle	Year 1	Complete
Fundraise digitally	Add phone digital fundraising	Tech Team	Year 3	When donations can be made through texting
Continue grant writing	Complete grant process for RACP Write grant to VNA Foundation for diversity audit Write grant to ARP for paying for Hoopla Continue writing grants for COVID relief Keep up with new local and library grants opportunities	Anne	Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Years 2-3 Years 1-5	Grants awarded
Create expectation of Board fundraising	Have Board sign annual memo of understanding (affirmation of fundraising expectation)	Board	Years 1-5	Signed documents