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Ames Public Library Strategic Plan

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Library customers will have inviting and user-friendly virtual spaces in order to enjoy individual pursuits, express themselves, and interact with others.

 

Activities:

  • Investigate website enhancements and implement recommendations.
    [Web Team]
  • Investigate improvements to Web catalog—interactive features, etc.
    [Systems Administrator and Virtual Reference Specialist]
  • Implement online social networking opportunities—blogging, wikis, etc.
    [Systems Administrator and Virtual Reference Specialist]
  • Develop a standing committee to keep abreast of technology trends and
    opportunities and make recommendations for implementation. [Director]
  • Improve technology access in study rooms. [Systems Administrator]
  • Create and maintain a list of computer training opportunities in the
    community. [Information Services Work Group]
  • Evaluate core technology competency requirements for all staff positions and develop and implement a training program. [Supervisors Team]

Measures of Success:

  • After an initial baseline has been established, the length of time visitors
    spend in a session on the library’s web site will increase annually.
  • After initial training, all staff will meet core competency technology standards for their positions.

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