Library Services
Objective#1
Maintain a collection that meets the needs & interests of the community.
Actions
 | Maintain the current per capita expenditure as a minimum standard. |
| Undertake a system wide collection assessment. |
| Identify areas of weakness or additional need and allot resources as required. |
| Focus on system wide purchasing and sharing of materials |
Objective#2
Maintain programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the community.
Actions
| Maintain existing programs as a minimum standard. |
| Undertake a system wide program assessment. |
| Identify weaknesses or additional needs and allot resources as available. |
| Recruit volunteers to deliver programming. |
Objective#3
Expand library programs as time, space and staff/volunteers allow.
Actions
Children
| Provide programming at all branches at regular periods. |
| Establish regular author visits. |
Youth
| Develop volunteer opportunities for youth. |
Adult
| Develop partnerships with other community agencies to deliver new programs & services. |
| Investigate opportunity for a Township wide reading program for adults. |
Seniors
| Develop partnerships with other community agencies to deliver new programs & services. |
| Develop and offer programs focused specifically on seniors. |
Objective#4
Link technology with traditional library services and ensure equitable access for all.
Actions
| Maintain the recommended standard of 1 station per 1200 population. |
| Monitor demand & adjust requirements as warranted. |
| Develop further and promote web page. |
| Maintain & review technology replacement schedule annually. |
| Maintain involvement with Peterborough Area Rural CAP network. |
| Develop web access to catalogue. |
| Improve reference opportunities through remote access to an on-line database. |
| Provide further opportunities for training and education for new users and seniors. |