Goal: Establish the library as a community center for the city of Batavia

Objective 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 2008

Improve handicap accessibility inside and outside the library building.
      Automatic doors installed.
      Steps "painted" for depth perception.
Space study conducted.
      Parking situation included in space study (handicap, short term, bookdrop)
Steps taken to begin space study implementation.
Signage added inside library.
Lobby redesigned.
Gallery remodeling finished.
Safety/security cameras installed.
Expanded weekend hours studied - survey conducted, cost anyalysis prepared.


Activities 2009

Further assess handicap accessible areas - rest room doors.
Space study recommendations further implemented.
Coffee bar added.
Parking changes begin.
New landscaping.
Indoor signage in children's room added.
Weekend hours of operation changes made.



Desired Outcomes 2007-2009

Handicap accessibility improved inside and outside of the library.
Space study completed and implementation begun.
Hours of operation expanded.
Overall attendance, circulation, computer usage statistics increase by 5%.
Library building is safer.
More attractive, welcoming spaces created in the library.


Objective Activities completed 2007

Children’s Room services improved.
      Children’s Room is staffed at all times.
      Children’s Room is redesigned for expanded programs and services.
      Literary garden added.
      Evening story times added.
      Programs added for special populations (ARC).
      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.
            Additional staff/volunteers added 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 2008

Programmiong for adults expands based on 2007 research.
      Mystery book discussion, special interest computer classes, adult craft programs.
Genealogy by appointment studied - present idea to local groups.
Increase number of professional staff on main floor - Media area/media advisory.
Teen services expand - Identify teen users.
            Separate finale for teen summer reading program.
            Gaming programs - DDR, Wii - year round.
Children's Room collection more accessible.
      Washable books for special populations.
Redesign Children's Summer Reading Club - Age appropriate.
Outreach programs grow with additional sites/programs added.
      Batavia Office for Aging, Meals on Wheels connection.
      St. Paul's School, Literacy workshops for pre-school providers.
      Plan for mobile unit.
Parent/Child Grant/pre-school literacy (GRO program) continues.
      Birthday books and Banners added; Green bookshelves continue.


Activities 2009

Adult programs continue to expand - Genealogy by appointment.
Teen advisory board established.
Mobile unit launched for outreach services.
Outreach to hospital studied.
Library acts as host site for area user groups, special interest groups.
      (ex. Ebay, digital photography, creative writing, inventors).
Pre-school literacy initiatives continue - GRO program grant completed.
      Story hours at green bookshelf sites.



Desired Outcomes 2007-2009

Circulation and program statistics increase by 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 5%.
Children’s Room statistics (attendance, circulation, programming) increase by 5%.

Objective Activities completed 2007

Gallery Room used by ten additional community groups for first time.
Three new artist groups held shows 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, webpage, email lists.
"Sept. is library card month" featured in Chamber of Commerce window.

Activities 2008

Develop library slogan.
Library sign put back in place on Ross and Main St.
Additional library street signs added at Ross St./North St. intersection.
Second year of community involvement in National Library Week.
Banner for new library website on building.
Additional marketing techniques used in conjunction with space study.
Publicity of library programs and services continues on all fronts.
GRO program banners placed around city.
Chamber window scheduled for National Library Week and Summer Reading.
Library newsletter begins - Fall and Spring (Budget).

Activities 2009

Develop library logo.
Mobile unit launched.
Newsletter continues/expands to three with summer reading edition.
Third year of community-wide National Library Week.
Marketing/publicity efforts continue.


Desired Outcomes 2007-2009

Library attendance and usage increases by 5%.
Community partnerships established with four new groups annually.
Gallery Room usage increases by 5%.
Library and logo and slogan easily identified by the community.
Library location easier to find.
Awareness of preschool literacy efforts/GRO program awareness increases.


Richmond Memorial Library * 19 Ross Street * Batavia, New York 14020