The Joliet Public Library released their Strategic Plan to guide decision-making for the next three years, addressing key areas for improvement of spaces and services.
You can download the plan here!
The plan revisits the Library’s mission, vision, and values, and introduces goals and strategies to complete in the coming years. The process started in the summer of 2023, was guided by SKA+ Associates, and approved this month by the Board of Trustees.
Listening sessions with staff, committee, and Board members were held to understand current workflows and to better understand areas and offerings that would benefit from improvements.
The last strategic plan, which began in 2015, brought great improvements to the Library, including the renovation of the historic downtown Ottawa Street building.
“On behalf of the Joliet Public Library Board of Trustees and staff, we are thrilled to share our roadmap for the next three years,” said Executive Director, Megan Millen. “We will continue to provide top level customer service and access to resources while thinking of new and exciting ways to serve our community.”
Below is an outline of the new Strategic Plan:
Mission: The Library provides resources to inspire all patrons to Read, Explore, Ask, and Discover.
Vision: We strive to connect you to your world, your community, and yourself.
Our Values: To best serve the people of Joliet, the Library is guided by these core values:
- Provide access to technology
- Be a pathway to discovery
- Work towards diversity, equity, inclusion
- Uphold freedom from censorship
- Focus on civic engagement and social responsibility
- Ensure patrons can read, listen, and view in confidentiality
- Offer convenient and reliable services
- Promote opportunities for personal growth
- Value stewardship of resources
Goals:
- Transform the Black Road Branch
- Deepen the Library’s Connection with the Joliet Community
- Captivate New Audiences
Outcomes:
- The Library will renovate staff and public spaces to improve the atmosphere and better the experience at Black Road.
- The Library will work to welcome in more of the Joliet community and raise awareness of its available resources.
- In partnership with local civic organizations, the Library will provide increased opportunities for learning, enrichment, and discovery.
Funding for the planned renovations at Black Road will come from unspent dollars in the annual budget.
More information visit jolietlibrary.org/strategic-plan/.
About the Joliet Public Library
The Joliet Public Library is committed to being a resource for the community to read, explore, ask and discover. For more information, visit jolietlibrary.org or call 815-740-2660.