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Fs�7 <br />12/13/12 <br />6.0 library: Create and maintain a regionally- known, up -to -date, resource -rich, and reliable <br />library facility and function. <br />6.1 Improve the quality and condition of the existing materials. <br />6.1.1 Improve the physical condition of library collections. <br />6.1.2 Phase -out VHS and audio cassette formats by 09/14. <br />6.1.3 Annually identify collections for development /replacement, increasing annual <br />collections budget by 5% per year through 2016 -17. <br />6.1.4 Continue weeding as appropriate, and based on standard library practice. <br />6.2 Develop creative methods to market the library and promote library materials and <br />programming. <br />6.2.1 Continuously train library staff in promoting library materials and programming. <br />6.2.2 Continuously promote use of online resources, both remotely and in the library. <br />6.3 Offer materials that will serve the community's wants and needs, and attract new users, <br />thereby increasing overall participation. <br />6.3.1 <br />Manage an appropriate collections policy. <br />6.3.2 <br />Expand the teen /young adult collection. <br />6.3.3 <br />Continue to add high demand items such as best - sellers. <br />6.3.4 <br />Continue to pursue innovative methods of offering content to users. <br />6.3.5 <br />Conduct an analysis of recent decreased library usage, by 06/13, and make <br />course corrections to reverse trends, if possible, beginning in 2013 -14. <br />6.4 Make the most of customer service opportunities, ensuring the library is accessible and easy <br />to use. <br />6.4.1 <br />Educate patrons on the benefits of the library's Polaris system. <br />6.4.2 <br />Educate patrons on the use of e- Resources available through the library for <br />various purposes. <br />6.4.3 <br />Expand marketing efforts through multiple channels. <br />6.4.4 <br />Host at least one special event annually, in conjunction with the Friends of the <br />Library and the city's library advisory board. <br />6.4.5 <br />Develop a library newsletter to be published quarterly, beginning 03/13. <br />6.4.6 <br />Consider minimal staff expansion in order to open full days on Monday. <br />6.5 Provide extremely high quality programs that educate, entertain, inform, and encourage <br />reading and life -long learning. <br />6.5.1 Develop adult and teen programs. <br />6.5.2 Work with local organizations to offer a variety of informative programs for the <br />community. <br />6.5.3 Increase participation annually. <br />12 <br />