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Long Range Plan

Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System

Long Range Plan

2008-2010

Adopted December 18, 2007

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Strategic Planning Committee
Service Response: Automation Services
Service Response:  Resource Sharing
Service Response:  Member Support
APPENDIX

Introduction to the Plan 

This document intends to incorporate the ideas expressed by the Strategic Plan Committee and staff of Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System.  The plan is based on the previous system plan that encompassed 2004-2006.  The process that was used was based on The New Planning for Results by Sandra Nelson although specific service responses had to be adapted to fit the roles of a library system. 

A committee consisting of nine member library directors and one system board member was asked a series of questions relating to system services.  Answers were discussed, clarified, and prioritized.  System staff was then led through the same process at a separate meeting.

The responses from both groups were used as a basis for a draft plan which was then discussed and modified at a second meeting of the Strategic Plan Committee.  A list of the questions is appended to this document.  Responses will be filed at the system office and will be available upon request.

All goals and objectives are on going throughout the life of the plan unless otherwise noted.

 

Strategic Plan Committee:

Sue Mevis, Beaver Dam; Connie Meyer, Fort Atkinson; Roberta Olson, Germantown; Geri Feucht, Horicon; Candy Graulich, Hustisford; Gerard Saylor, Lake Mills; Jennifer Einwalter, Slinger; Cecilia Wiltzius, Waterloo; Michael Tyree, West Bend; Dan Stoffel, MWFLS Board.

System Staff:

Walter Burkhalter, Heather Fischer, Jackie Jacak, Steve Platteter, Jason Porter, Sharon Webb.

 

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Service Response:  Automation Services

A library system that provides Automation and Technology Support, addresses a need for information to help members make solid decisions in a dynamic environment, and maintains a reliable technology infrastructure.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have the support needed to maintain technology within their library and to provide current options for their users.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Continue to provide well trained, adequate staff able to keep abreast of future technology trends, implement and maintain appropriate technology.

  • Continue to provide for day to day operation of the Mid-Wisconsin portion of the shared automation system.

  • Provide a list of local technical support contacts for member libraries.

  • Continue to provide access to online databases through the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) and the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC).

  • Explore the feasibility of system provided local technical support (2008)

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have support needed to maintain reliable connections to resources available via Internet.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Continue to provide stable wide-area network, Internet access, and e-mail accounts for maximum connectivity.

  • Monitor use of existing bandwidth and increase as needed to provide maximum effectiveness of network.

  • Facilitate wireless Internet connections for member libraries.

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Service Response:  Resource Sharing

A library system that provides Delivery, Interlibrary Loan, and other services which allows for efficient sharing of resources.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have access to resource sharing via ILL (interlibrary loan) facilitation, van service, and other forms of information sharing provided by the system.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Move materials quickly and accurately among libraries to meet user needs.

  • Hold at least one meeting of interlibrary loan librarians annually to be certain all libraries receive information about interlibrary loan practices and processes.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have the support needed to participate in statewide electronic resource sharing.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Participate in statewide electronic resource sharing.

  • Analyze the two options for statewide resource sharing, OCLC and Wiscat and determine best method for coverage (2008).

 

GOAL: 

  • Member libraries will have access to system managed shared materials.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Provide access to a material lease program of popular items.

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Service Response:  Member Support

A library system that provides member support Services which addresses the need for professional growth, communication, cooperation, and support for locally provided services.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will be notified of CE opportunities in a timely manner in order to allow appropriate staff members to attend.

OBJECTIVES:

  • Distribute an annual continuing education/meeting calendar listing relevant system sponsored events as well as other regional, state or national opportunities.

  • Provide the same information plus updates as necessary by electronic means such as e-lists and the MWFLS web site.

 

GOAL: 

  • Member libraries will have the opportunity annually to contribute suggestions regarding CE topics.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Distribute an annual survey to all member libraries as a pre-planning tool for the CE calendar.

  • Provide a full list of suggestions via e-lists and Directors Council meetings.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have the opportunity to apply for and receive relevant system funded grants.

 

OBJECTIVE:

  • Review grant and funding programs provided by the system annually.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have support needed to provide adequate training for library board trustees.

 

OBJECTIVE:

  • Offer each member library trustee training at the local level.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have the support and training opportunities necessary to improve communication and cooperation.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Provide workshops in management, Chapter 43, communication, and resource sharing.

  • Require attendance at a minimum of one system sponsored workshop in order to receive system funded grants.

  • Provide system presence at county library service and librarian meetings.

  • Provide a blog on MWFLS website to foster open communication and cooperation.

  • Hold a minimum of 5 Directors Council meetings annually.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have access to materials that promote system wide and locally provided services.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Provide member libraries with design and production of public information materials including but not limited to brochures, bookmarks, signs, electronic media, and packaging.

  • Provide assistance to member libraries in the area of publicity.

 

GOAL:

  • Member libraries will have access to youth service support to enhance locally provided programming.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Provide a summer reading workshop.

  • Investigate benefit of Story wagon programming (2008).

  • Provide grant funding for performers either at the local level or through Story wagon programming.

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APPENDIX

Questions:

  • Are any changes needed to the current mission statement and vision?
  • Name three services or programs that Mid-Wisconsin provides that are of critical importance.
  • Name three services or programs that Mid-Wisconsin provides that could be stopped today with no consequence to your library.
  • Describe some services or programs that you wish Mid-Wisconsin would provide that it currently does not.
  • What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the system and how could it be solved?
  • What else needs to be addressed or should the plan address?

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