Mesa Public Library Strategic Plan and Priorities

Mesa Public Library Strategic Plan 2019-2022

Vision

Mission Mesa Public Library supports lifelong learning, empowers individuals, and strengthens the community by providing guidance to free information and resources.

Shared Values Accessibility We deliver free access to people-centered services, programs, and resources.

We serve everyone fairly and equitably.

Hospitality We are welcoming hosts and provide safe and inclusive spaces to freely learn and grow.

We are responsive and respectful of our guests’ needs.

Quality We offer relevant and accurate resources to educate and entertain.

We are prompt, objective, confidential, and knowledgeable.

Innovation We look to the future while sustaining and improving every day.

We practice curiosity and think creatively and critically.

Collaboration We engage and partner with our community to create connections.

We listen and work together.

Priorities Early Literacy Mesa Public Library’s emphasis on early literacy is embraced at all levels of the department through innovative programming, selective development of the children’s collection, and engagement in the community.

Goals: • Improve programming effectiveness through continuous evaluation • Increase school partnerships and collaborative efforts in the community • Strengthen the children’s collection through data-driven decisions and increased funding

The Collection Mesa Public Library has a diverse collection of materials. We select titles that support the current and future informational and entertainment needs of the community.

Goals: • Improve collection management through the use of data • Increase use of the collection through innovative marketing • Expand resources devoted to the collection

Staff Support Mesa Public Library’s most valuable resource is our people. We support each other to learn, grow, and serve our community.

Goals: • Increase access to training and professional development opportunities • Encourage professional growth • Strengthen communication to and from all levels • Expand recognition and appreciation opportunities • Analyze demands and prioritize workload to ensure adequate staffing levels system-wide