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MARQUETTE HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY

                                       LONG-RANGE PLAN

                                             2022-2027

 

Mission Statement

 The mission of the Marquette Heights Public Library is to provide residents with materials and services that support their educational, informational, and recreational needs. The library encourages the love of reading and the joy of learning.

 

Motto:

The library is where imagination grows.

 

Vision Statement

The Marquette Heights Public Library will flourish as a community epicenter for information and cultural growth and be seen as a vital resource for the local population. As a hub of community activity, the library will inspire creativity and help citizens develop a sense of value of literacy for both educational and recreational purposes.

 

Goals and Strategies

 1. Patron Base

        The Marquette Heights Public library has a goal to support the entire community as a primary and relevant resource for every household, providing every person with the tool necessary for lifelong learning.           

      OBJECTIVE: ENGAGING PATRON BASE

  •          Action: FY 2022. Market programs using all physical and electronic means possible, including instructional videos of how to use resources.
  •          Action: FY all. Offer programs for children and adults that enhance leisure time and foster excitement for reading and discovery.
  •          Action: FY All. Provide and maintain a collection of circulating materials on a wide variety of topics that are of interest to the general public.

      OBJECTIVE: BROADENING PATRON BASE

  •          Action: FY 2022. Create welcome packets to distribute at the City Office for when new residents sign up for services.
  •          Action: FY All. Establish a presence at District 102 Schools by using the school social networking app.
  •          FY All. Library staff attend registration and end of year activities to increase program interest and promote card sign-ups.

 

2. Community Partnerships

        By establishing and strengthening community partnerships, the Marquette Heights Public Library can increase its available resources, promote creativity, reach a broader audience, and help the community reach common goals.

 

        OBJECTIVE: DEVELOPING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

  •          Action: FY22. Communicate to community leaders the desire to form and maintain partnerships.  
  •          Action: FY All. Enlist the help of student volunteers by visiting the school, posting digital flyers, and posting flyers at local businesses.
  •          Action: FY All. Provide opportunities for community feedback regarding future programs such as comment cards and suggestion box.

 

      OBJECTIVE: MAINTAIN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

  •          Action: FY22. Communicate opportunities and programs using the school social media app.
  •          Action: FY All. Offer programs co-hosted by local community leaders that appeal to various ages such as annual tree lighting and Arbor Day events.
  •          Action: FY All. Provide opportunities for citizens to engage in community charity such as a canned food drives, donating blankets to veterans, and sending cards to armed forces groups overseas.

 3. Accessibility and Outreach

        The Marquette Heights Public Library strives to make library services accessible to all citizens. It is vital that resources are easily utilized by visitors and that digital and physical resources are easily available to each unique patron based on their individual needs.

 

     OBJECTIVE: ENSURING LIBRARY ACCESSIBILITY

  •          Action: FY22. Complete collaborative grant project with City of Marquette Heights using available grant funds to make physical building more accessible.
  •          Action: FY22. Install outdoor drive-up book return.
  •          Action: FY23. Evaluate and update library website for ease of accessibility.

 

     OBJECTIVE: CONTINUATION OF OUTREACH

  •          Action: FY 22. Develop policies and a roster of

volunteers to check and stock little free library structures.

  •          Action: FY 22. Review “Helpful Links” page of website to ensure all local resources are listed.
  •          Action: FY 22. Develop Seed Library program.
  •          Action: FY All. Continue advertising and offering Homebound Delivery Program. 

The Long-Range Strategic Plan 2022-2027 was approved by the Marquette Heights Public Library Board on January 24, 2022.

 

Child and Youth Safety Policy

The Marquette Heights Public Library is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment that encourages children to visit the Library, use our collections and services, and attend programs. Please note the following policies:

  1. The Marquette Heights Public Library requires all visitors, including children and teens, to comply with our Code of Conduct.
  2. Library staff is available to assist and support children with their use of Library resources, including finding materials for school assignments and recreational reading.
  3. The Library Board operates under the American Library Association Bill of Rights and will not restrict access to library materials or services to anyone solely on the basis of age.
  4. Parents, guardians, and/or the responsible caregiver—not the Library—are responsible for the supervision, safety and behavior of children in their care in the Library and on Library grounds, whether or not the parents are in attendance. 
  5. Disruptive children, attended or unattended, may be asked to leave. We encourage parents to talk to their children about appropriate behavior in the library.
  6. Parents, guardians, and/or caregivers are responsible for noting scheduled Library closing times and should be aware that a Library facility sometimes may have to close unexpectedly due to emergencies or safety issues. 
  7. The Library is not responsible if children leave the Library unattended. It is the responsibility of parents, guardians, and/or caregivers to let their children know what they should do if they must leave the Library. Library staff members cannot provide childcare and are not responsible for the supervision of children. Any public place may be dangerous for a child who is left unattended. It is impossible for the library staff to guarantee a safe environment.
  8. Library staff may call appropriate agencies if an individual appears to be truant, is left unattended when a Library facility closes, or otherwise appears to be unwilling or unable to care for themselves.

Adopted September 19, 2022, by the Marquette Heights Public Library Board

 

 

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