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Strategy 2: Develop a multi-year staffing plan to direct human resources to changing <br />Library directions and examine the need for increased staffing levels. <br />Strategy 3: Examine current internal communications, and explore alternatives to <br />advance efficiency and understanding among staff and with other County departments. <br />Strategy 4: Access technology to increase efficiency in staff utilization across the County, <br />particularly regarding scheduling. <br />Strategy 5: Offer more evening/weekend hours to provide access to library resources, <br />especially internet service, particularly to meet the needs of students and small <br />businesses in areas where internet access is unreliable. <br />PRIMARY RATIONALES FOR GOAL AND STRATEGIES: <br />The focus of the Library is shifting and administrative structures need to match <br />new priorities <br />Innovative and effective management models have been developed elsewhere in <br />libraries <br />Staff expressed dissatisfaction with burnout and lack of communication <br />The Library system is large, diverse, and geographically spread out which <br />contributes to difficulties in communication and collaboration across the system <br />If the Library engages in any expansions, communications and management will <br />become even more of a challenge <br />Weak or problematic internet access in pockets of the County <br />Based on the research, analysis, and community input and participation in defining a vision for <br />the future of library service in Washington County, Library Strategies presents this report with <br />recommendations for clear and direct goals and strategies to guide the Washington County <br />Library for the next three years. Many of the strategies outlined above have staff, space and <br />budgetary implications that will require further discussion and consideration. An important <br />next step is the creation of a detailed, internal Implementation Plan with Library staff to carry <br />the goals and strategies forward with specific activities, accountabilities, annual budget <br />implications and outcome measurement processes. <br />15 <br />