Taking a closer look
closer look
Tak
Taking a closer look
a closer look
at the Oak Park Public Library
vision statement
The Oak Park Public Library enhances the quality of life in our diverse community by providing the resources and services for lifelong learning and enjoyment, the space and opportunities to gather and connect, and by fostering a love of reading.
mission statement
•Service Excellence•Access to Information•Learning Organization•Lifelong Leaning & Enjoyment•Cultural Center•Stewardship
strategic initiatives
BudgetVillage of Oak Park
Oak Park Public Lirary2009 Budget
2009expendituresOak Park Public Library
2009
Oak Park Public Library
expenditureslibrary materials
outsideinfluenceson the Oak Park Public Library
residentsThe library gives them what they want
historyeducating the community on its roots
community
curiosityopportunities for personal growth
equity
nurturinghelping young minds develop
beyonda library
what’sthedown side
to this richexperience?
external stakeholders
staffing libraries with similar populations to Oak Park25
8 10
12 20
5 20
libraries have fewer than librarians.
have fewer than
only libraries have more than
The Oak Park Public Library
has22librarianshas a total staff size of70and includes
a higher percentage of
staff with MLS
Technology at the front door
Technology
Tech
at the front door
Technology at the front door
17OPAC computers
throughout the library
28
Classroom & Lab
2Express
8Young Adult
9Children’s Room
47Internet
computers
Children’s
9Internet4word processing
5preschool games1printer
1assistive technology computer
Room
assistivetechnology
important items
other
photocopiers
printers
publictelephone
231
Self check out
Library2.0
Library 2.0
ary
Oak Park Public Library2010 Budget