Fiscal Year 2019 Snapshot
Prescott Public Library – By the Numbers
July 2018 – June 2019
- 431,868 visitors to the library
- 26,889 active cardholders
- 4033 new cards this year
- 783,371 items checked out (print, media, audio)
- 298,648 visits to our website
- 46,028 reference questions answered
- 22,516 people attended programs or events
- 897 programs
- 68,063 uses of public computers
- 140,912 items available in the library
Mission
We connect community members with innovative, value-added services to increase the quality of life and strengthen the fabric of our community.
2017-2020 Strategic Plan
The following overview of the library’s current strategic plan provides examples of activities to meet the goals of the plan.
Resources and Opportunities
Goal: Support parents, teachers and caregivers in preparing all children for reading readiness to ensure school success
Examples of Activities:
- Provide information about the library and early literacy to expectant parents
- Create an ongoing kindergarten library card campaign
- Collaborate with schools to promote and reward summer reading program participation
- Coordinate with preschools to offer the Raising a Reader program in Prescott
Goal: Provide library materials in a variety of formats that meet the needs of community residents
Examples of Activities:
- Create a teacher request service to supplement classroom instruction and subject-oriented “Books to Go” bags for teachers and families
- Address demand for materials by analyzing use of the collection and purchasing accordingly
- Offer residents who have hearing and vision impairments assistive technology and related training
Goal: Provide programs and activities that allow community members to learn something new
Examples of Activities:
- Partner with community organizations and individuals to present programs at the library
- Target audiences not currently attending programs by developing programs of potential interest
Space and Sustainability
Goal: Partner with Friends of the Prescott Public Library to provide value-added services to patrons
Examples of Activities:
- Partner with Friends to create an annual report for the library
- Request funding from Friends to repurpose the reference area to utilize space for individual study
Goal: Provide opportunities for community members to help the library operate in an effective and efficient manner.
Examples of Activities:
- Recruit volunteers for staff support
- Collaborate with the Prescott Computer Society to provide technology help
Service and Connection
Goal: Provide exceptional customer service
Examples of Activities:
- Analyze and respond to customer satisfaction surveys
- Create a process to identify and repair damaged DVDs and CDs
Goal: Communicate effectively with community members about library programs and services
Examples of Activities:
- Identify and implement outreach activities to serve residents not using the library
- Target Prescott newcomers with library information
Goal: Evaluate the library’s response to community needs and library performance
Examples of Activities:
- Develop convenient and accessible suggestion boxes
- Offer online and paper customer satisfaction surveys