Goal: Establish the library as a community center for the city of Batavia
Objective
- Library is an accessible, safe and welcoming community destination.
Activities completed 2007
Improved handicap accessibility inside and outside the library building
Rebuilt main entrance to the library, steps and ramp, with handicap
access highlighted.
Online catalog station for handicap use made more accessible.
Investigated space issues throughout the library building.
Engineering/Architectural firm found to conduct space study.
Restricted access to workroom, circulation desk, staff entrance.
Replaced gallery room wall coverings and new flooring added.
Applied for installation of security cameras through a NYS Construction Grant.
Expanded Wednesday hours from 9 AM - 6PM to 9AM - 9PM
Activities completed 2008
Improve handicap accessibility - steps painted for depth perception.
Space stude conducted
Parking situation included in space study
(handicap, short term, book drop).
Signage added inside library.
Lobby redesign - bulletin boards/mission statement/magazine
exchange/Friends display.
Safety/security issues studied -
custodian coverage added.
Security cameras installed.
Expanded weekend hours discussed and approved.
Activities completed 2009
Automatic main door installed.
Space study implementation begins
New book sale space created.
Storage area moved.
Reading room redesigned - more space needed
for large print.
Teen area developed.
Open Saturdays in the summer.
Activities completed 2010
Non-Fiction rearranged.
Buildings & Grounds committee established.
Substitute librarian coverage added.
Substitute custodial coverage added.
New Rules of Conduct and Unattended Childl Policy approved.
Activities 2011
Coffee bar added.
New materials moved.
Two computer areas created.
Reference and Local History rearranged.
Media area redesigned.
Media collection reclassified by title.
Window blinds changed throughout building.
Gallery Room doors (plans) developed -
main entrance through library.
Revise placement of or add to number of
security cameras.
Future Activities
New Gallery doors implemented.
Drive up book drop added.
Short term parking added.
Improved handicap parking.
New landscaping.
Rest rooms updated for accessibility, safety
and energy conservation.
Children's Room layout changed incorporating
better checkout, usage of window areas, signage.
Desired Outcomes 2007-2011
Handicap accessibility improved inside and outside
of the library.
Space study completed with the following areas
completed:
Second meeting room/book sale room added.
Dedicated teen space created.
Non-Fiction rearranged and easier to use.
Coffee bar added.
Local History/Reference rearranged.
Hours of operation expanded.
Overall attendance, circulation, computer usage
statistics increase by 3-5%
Library building is safer.
More attractive, welcoming spaces created in the
library.
Objective
- Library serves all members of the community.
Activities completed 2007
Children’s Room services improved.
Children's Room staffed at all times.
Children's Room redesigned for expanded programs
and services.
Literary garden added.
Evening story times added.
Programs added for special populations.
Baby story hour added.
Outreach programs expanded.
Head Start, St. Joseph's School, State School for the Blind.
Services to teens/young adults expanded.
Teen librarian designated.
After school program revised, Gallery space dedicated
to program.
Increased number of professional staff on main floor -
Fiction room/reader's advisory.
Multiple copies for area book discussion groups
available in fiction room.
Programming expanded
Introduced media programming -
Reel Discussions, Family Matinees.
Additional programming for various age/interest
groups studied.
Computer class survey completed.
Adult craft programs surveyed.
Genre book discussion group planned.
Activities completed 2008
Programmiong for adults expanded.
Mystery discussion group added.
We the People (political, historical book discussion
group tested).
Specialized computer classes.
Adult craft programs.
Teen services expanded - identify teen users.
Separate finale for teen summer reading program.
Gaming programs - DDR, Wii - year round.
Redesign Children's Summer Reading Club - age appropriate.
Outreach services grow - St. Paul's School
Literacy workshops for pre-school providers (GRO).
Senior residences (SAGE).
Parent/Child Grant/pre-school literacy (GRO program)
continued.
Birthday books and banners added; Green bookshelves
continue.
Freedom to Read cart for visitors available
(foreign student summer workers).
Activities completed 2009
Increase number of professional staff on main floor -
Teen area.
Newly established (2008) adult programs continue
ex. mystery discussion.
Outreach to hospital studied and pilot tried.
Library acts as host site for area user groups,special interest
New groups added in 2009 -
Habitat for Humanity
Lupus Alliance
Hillside Children's Center
Outreach programs -GRO and SAGE both add to sites, patrons.
Pre-school literacy initiatives continue -
GRO grant completed/new grant approved.
Story hours conducted at selected green bookshelf sites.
Books for Babies grant applied and received.
SAGE initiatives continue - connection made with GCC
internship program.
Expanded opportunity for visitors to use library -
Freedom to Read expanded further.
Activities completed 2010
Library revises meting room(s) policy to expand
usage parameters.
Library acts as host site for 2 new area groups.
New groups added in 2010 -
American Cancer
AmeriCorps
Landmark Society
Office for the Aging
Annual recognition of volunteers established.
Outreach efforts continued - ongoing especially with
SAGE/GRO programs.
Adult craft programs greatly expanded.
Genealogy by appointment added.
Library applies for Affiliate Library status with
Family Search International.
Planning for cultural programming with other local
agencies (Go-Art) takes place.
Ongoing planning continues.
Library programming continues as ongoing effort.
Visitor Internet Use Policy revised.
Future activities
Additonal visitor services studied such as short-term cards
everyday book sale.
Mobile Outreach unit implemented.
Desired Outcomes 2007-2010
Circulation and program statistics increase by 3-5%.
Increased customer service evident in library, increase
in reference questions answered.
Positive responses gathered from outreach sites.
Number of teens/young adults actively using the library
increases by 3-5%.
Chidlren's Room statistics (attendance, circulation,
programming) increase by 3-5%.
Visitors feel welcome.
Objective
- Library is recognized as a community center by all residents.
Activities completed 2007
Gallery Room used by ten additional community groups for first time.
Three new artist groups held show in Gallery.
First community-wide National LIbrary Week celebration held.
Book and media displays increased within the library
(fiction, music, large print, children).
Library banner(s) displayed on library building -
Books Sandwiched In, Summer Reading.
New marketing techniques used - displays, children's room
mystery bags.
Library programs and services continually publicized.
Newspapers, brochures, fliers, posters, local radio and TV,
web page, email lists.
"September is Library Card Month" featured in Chamber of
Commerce window.
Activities completed 2008
Library logo developed.
Second year of community involvement in National
Library Week.
Publicity efforts ongoing.
Editorial endorsing library space study.
State DOT approval for libirary sign on Main and Ross.
GRO program banners placed around city.
Chamber window featured National Library Week
and Summer Reading.
Activities completed 2009
Library sign put back in place on Ross and Main Street.
Third year - National Library Week.
Strong publicity efforts continue in all local media outlets.
Best Small Library award applied for.
Activities completed 2010
Library slogan developed and added to logo
(Your Community Connection).
Fourth year - National Library Week
Publicity efforts ongoing.
Activities 2011
READ poster campaign
Additonal marketing techniques used in conjunction with
space study.
Especially new material space and coffee bar areas.
Paid ads used for targeted library programming.
Banner for updated library website on building.
New electronic signage introduced.
Future Goals
Additional library street signs added at Ross St./North St.
intersection.
Publicity efforts ongoing.
READ poster campaign continues.
Desired Outcomes 2007-2011
Library attendance and usage increases by 3-5%.
Community partnerships established with 2-4 new groups annually.
Gallery Room usage increases 3-5%.
Library and logo and slogan easily indentified by
the community.
Library location easier to find.
Awareness of specialized grant programs SAGE and
GRO increases.
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