2008 Library Goals

1. Complete the next steps – including hosting extensive public involvement, proposing a funding plan to voters, and beginning design work – to build a new central library that is responsive to the community, considerate of contemporary technological and social trends, and respects tradition, current developments, and future possibilities.  (Council Goals 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
2. Establish a library presence in northern Bellingham by exploring partnership opportunities, service improvements such as drop boxes, pick-up points, and kiosks, and if appropriate, propose increased funding to implement these improvements. (Council Goals 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10)
3. Include recommendations in Priority 1, 2, and 3 from the 2006 Fairhaven Branch Condition Assessment in a library bond proposal.  (Council Goals 1, 5, 6, 8 and 10)
4. Retain highly-skilled, well-trained employees by focusing on staff development, particularly to address rapid changes in technology and the library field. (Council Goal 1)
5. Consider options, including funding increases and staff reallocation, to meet the demand for increased library services, especially in the north and east areas of the city.  (Council Goals 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9)  

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