Yorktown Public Library

1. 5 Year Plan Yorktown Public Library

2. Five Year Plan • The purpose of the five year plan is to provide the public an assessment of operations, technology, facilities and services. • The plan serves as a comprehensive representation of the communities needs and goals. Five Year Plan Committee Chris Day Plan Chair and Board Member Liz Rozelle Library Director Laurie Hogue Assistant Library Director Bev LaVelle Board Member Gene Gragg Local Business Owner Julia Schlenker Patron

3. Mission • The mission of the Yorktown Public Library is to provide a variety of current materials and services to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of the community. Revised 9/1/12

4. Circulation Stats *circulation time increased from 14 to 28 days

5. Circulation Goals • To maintain an average increase of 3% per year by increasing both the number of patrons and the number of materials available. Circulation Projections

6. Collaborative Efforts • Maintain a reciprocal borrowing agreement with Muncie Public Libraries • Maintain membership and circulation privileges for all Yorktown public and private school faculty. • Maintain facilities for hosting public meetings by local government agencies, the Historical Society, community service organizations, local businesses, etc. to meet community needs.

7. Patron Stats Total library patrons as of 5/1/2013 - 7161 *12/31/12 purge deleted 1488 inactive patrons

8. Patron Goals • Increase number of new cards issued • Increase number of library patrons by an average of 650 per year • Conduct annual patron membership drives - upcoming

9. Collection Stats • 41080 items in collection as of 12/31/2010 Percentage of use in 2010 vs Percentage of collection • Non fiction = 3.94% vs 11.27% • Adult Movies = 10.83% vs 3.46% • Kids Movies = 9.34% vs 1.84% • Youth Movies = 15.68% vs 4.45% • Audio Books = 2.77% vs 3.90% • Remaining = 57.44% vs 75.08% (this data will be recalculated with new data on 12/31/13)

10. Collection Goals • Increase the overall collection, while deselecting materials per policy. • Equate the ratio of usage to collections by increasing the number of materials in the multimedia collection. (this measure will be recalculated with new data from 12/31/13)

11. Technology Stats • Equipment • 7 employee computers • 7 laptops • 17 public access computers • AWE digital learning computer • 3 circulation computers • 2 card catalogue computers • 2 servers • Color printer & color copier/fax/scanner • Smart Board and projector • Services • Maintenance by eKeepers (updated 2013) • Internet and phone service by Comcast – as of 2013 • Provides free wi-fi connection • Website developed by SpinWeb *Items in yellow indicate updates

12. Technology Goals • Develop e-content circulation technology (e-books, digital music and video) – e-content circulation and e-readers completed Spring 2013 • Increase the number of public access computers. –ongoing and on target • Develop a printer system that would allow for “pay to print” technology – scheduled Fall 2013 • Explore laptop computer circulation • Explore a Self Checkout system • Explore updating phone systems

13. Facilities Information • Building • Approx 9000 square feet • Roof, Heating/Air conditioning units replaced in 2005-2006 • Work Stations new in 2007 • Ceiling Lighting replaced in 2008 • Conference Room created in 2009 • Remodel existing patron and employee restrooms (completed May 2011) • Replace Shelving and Carpet (completed 2011) • Back Employee Room (completed April 2012) • Acquire adjacent property(completed 2013)

14. Facilities Goals • Create additional parking • Explore future expansions Possible updates include: Designated areas for large group programming; Multimedia technology space for community use; Kitchenette area and vending service; Expanded Materials Collections; Designated areas for Adult, Young Adult and Children; Improved seating/studying areas

15. Programming Information • Adult Programming • Ongoing • Adult Reading Program • Outreach for homebound • Monthly • Adult Education Classes • Book Club for Adults • Weekly • Computer Classes

16. Family • Monthly • Family Bingo Night • Young Adult Programming • Seasonal • YA Summer Reading Program • Monthly • YA Book Discussion • Bi-weekly • Teen Advisory Board (Teen Scene)

17. Children • Seasonal • Christmas Craft and Movie Day • Santa at the Library • Halloween at the Library • Summer Reading Program • Ongoing • Children’s Storytime • Special Ed. Storytime • Reading to the Dogs • Lego Club

18. Programming Goals • Maintain all existing programs with improved attendance through increased marketing efforts – On Target • Newsletter Frequency (print and electronic) • Website • Facebook/Twitter • Radio • Schools • Yorktown Press

19. Financial Information • The budget and financial statements are public information and are available via written request from the library director. • The board of directors shall be responsible for approval of the annual budget and financial statements. • Acceptable reports from bi-annual state audits shall be maintained. • Exploration and application for available grants will be ongoing.

20. Major Ongoing Challenges • Changing Technology • Electronic Media • Facility Capacity/Limitations • Young Adult Space • Space for Community Programming Use • Children/Family Programming space • Expected reductions in tax revenue • Awareness of legislative actions

21. Annual Review • It is the goal of the committee to review and update the five year plan annually. • The five year plan shall remain available to all interested patrons and residents through its website. Last Revision 9/11/2013