2009 Library Goals
- Continue planning for a replacement Central Library, including
developing a proposed operating budget, and re-open a review of potential
new library sites. (Council Goal 5)
- Complete structural and historical improvements at the Fairhaven Branch
Library. (Council Goal 8)
- Implement an assessment of the newly opened Barkley Branch Library in
order to deploy staff appropriately and to develop feasible service
patterns; continue developing the library's partnership with the Barkley
Company. (Council Goal 8)
- Continue developing the Whatcom Community College Connection through
public education and work with WCC and WCLS to support a possible Library
Learning Center on campus that includes our public library presence.
(Council Goal 8)
- Continue public awareness of Bellingham Public Library's resources,
services, and facilities through public presentations, tours, meetings, and
a well-designed, contemporary website. (Council Goal 2)
- Develop active partnerships and work cooperatively with community
groups, educational institutions, and individuals on designing and providing
informational, educational, and cultural programs, services, and resources
for Bellingham citizens. (Council Goal 9)
- Retain highly-skilled, well-trained employees by focusing staff
development in the areas of rapid changes in technology, best practices in
the library field – especially readers’ advisory, and in customer service.
(Council Goal 9)
- Continue developing a library materials collection that meets the
community's needs and is reflective of current trends and formats, community
interests, and changes in the information field. (Council Goal 9)
- Complete Central Library repairs and renovations. (Council Goal 8)
- Implement a Drop Box at the new Community Food Co-op on Cordata
Boulevard.
- Apply for a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts for Whatcom
READS: The Big Read! to offer a second year of a countywide book discussion
program.
