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May 19, 2016In-Service Staff Day
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WelcomeWashoe County Library Staff!
Agenda8:30 a.m. Director’s Update – Auditorium
9:15 a.m. Break
9:30 a.m. Training – Auditorium Summer Reading Program Collection Development Technology Training Friends of Washoe County Library
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Service Team MeetingsManaging Librarians – Director’s
OfficeTraining – Level 4Technology – Level 4Reference – Main LevelCirculation – AuditoriumDiversity – Lower (Garden) LevelOutreach – Lower (Garden) Level
11:30 a.m. LUNCH – Pick-up on Main Level
The Changing Library
Serving Washoe County since 1904 with traditional and new methods
Recession/Missed Opportunities
Reduced hours hurts usageConnection with SchoolsTeen Services/YA TrendNot enough funds for booksTechnologyBudgetLosing Our Role
• Washoe County Strategic Planning Budget Retreat
• General Cap – applicable to commercial
• Greater of:• 10-year average of percentage
change in a county’s assessed valuation (up to 8%)
• 2 x CPI• If the General Cap is below
3%, the Residential Cap resets at the lower rate
• Washoe County is anticipating a Flat budget for Fiscal Year 16/17
Budget
National TrendsPew Internet Study: Libraries at the Crossroads
Support local educationServe veterans, active-duty military
personnel and immigrantsHelp local businesses, job seekers and
those upgrading their work skillsEmbrace new technologies such as 3-D
printers and provide services to help patrons learn about high-tech gadgetry.
National TrendsCampaign for Grade Level Reading
The Readiness Gap: Too many children from low-income families begin school already far behind.
The Attendance Gap: Too many children from low-income families miss too many days of school.
The Summer Slide: Too many children lose ground over the summer months.
The Statisticks Lottery
Community TrendsWCSD OvercrowdedInflux of New BusinessesNeed for developed workforcePrepare for the FutureReinvention
Current StrengthsConnection with Schools (National, Pew Internet Study) (Local, Nevada ranks 51st in education) (Local/National Campaign for Grade Level Reading)Makerspaces (National, Pew Internet Study) (Local, Reno Makerspace/Entrepreneur network)SpacesCitizen Committee Supports Library TaxCorporations willing to support community effortsEnthusiastic StaffEnthusiastic Community (embracing change)
Refocus our attentionLong Term Plans
Refocus on Early Childhood Education (0-5)
Partnerships with Schools, Early Childhood Education Centers, Medical Clinics
Expand Collection Development budget towards youth materials
Create larger youth spaces in renovation projects
New Initiatives1000 Books before KindergartenStriving ReadersStart Early InitiativeSTEAM Storytime
Refocus our attentionExpand Makerspace concepts
Form partnership with local makerspace groups
Advertise as the venue for Makerspaces/Entrepreneurs
Research types of equipment to check-out (The Library of Things)
Refocus our attentionRenovation of facilities according to Facility Master Plan
Downtown Reno (SHPO Grant, partial private donation)
Sparks (Private donation, fundraising)Northwest Reno (Private Donation,
Fundraising)Examine partnershipsNorth Valleys possibilities
New InitiativesExpanded Children's Collections and SpacesRenovated Downtown Reno LibraryRenovate our branchesPursue new North Valleys Library
Refocus our attentionReview all services to refocus on core items
Plan for next strategic plan (PLA Planning for Results)
Develop Fundraising Opportunities (Foundation)
Look for Ballot initiative 2018
Refocus our attentionService Teams
Managing Librarians – Director’s OfficeTraining – Level 4Technology – Level 4Reference – Main LevelCirculation – AuditoriumDiversity – Lower (Garden) LevelOutreach – Lower (Garden) Level
Washoe County Library SystemJeff ScottDirector
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Thank YouWashoe County Library
Staff!