Mission

The Library provides community members of all ages with convenient access to high quality resources and services to inform and enrich individual and community life.

Vision

The Library is the destination for information, enjoyment of reading, lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment for those who live, work and play in Carlsbad.

Strategic initiatives, 2011 – 2012

Position the Library as an active partner with other agencies in the areas of economic development and public safety.

• Explore early childhood literacy programming at the Learning Center

Offer convenient, personalized and responsive library service.

• Explore ways to align Learning Center hours with other Library facilities
• Implement system for patrons to print from wireless devices
• Analyze program and service offerings for adults 50+

Build community by connecting Carlsbad residents with the City, the Library, and one another.

• Revise budget document to more effectively portray library programs and services
• Engage community virtually (social networking, Web resources, etc.)

Develop and diversify library collections, programs and services to satisfy a broadening range of residents’ needs and interests and engage all segments of the community.

• Launch and promote e-books
• Utilize survey results to assess library programming

Ensure safe, comfortable and inviting library facilities.

• Plan for improved space use in conjunction with re-carpeting 

Ensure that Library information technology systems support community needs to create an optimal customer experience.

• Partner with the city’s Information Technology Department to increase bandwidth for public and staff networks 
• Assess/implement next generation library automation solutions
• Upgrade wireless service from best effort to core service
• Explore use of mobile library apps

Develop and retain effective Library staff.

• Develop consistent and standard staff training program

Update and improve staff tools, technology and internal processes to optimize use of staff resources.

• Develop a tool to compile, track, analyze and report on library statistics