Long Range Plan
2005-7
LIBRARY VISION STATEMENT
The people of the greater Appleton area will:
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have information to succeed at school, at work, and in their personal lives;
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have reading, viewing and listening materials and programs to stimulate thinking, enhance knowledge, and improve leisure time;
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discover the joy of reading and develop a love of learning;
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have access to quality electronic information resources and develop needed technological, information-seeking, and information evaluation skills;
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think of the Appleton Public Library as an easily accessible, convenient focal point of community life, connecting and uniting the people of the region;
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use library resources and services & encourage others to do so.
LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT
The Appleton Public Library is a center of community life, offering opportunities for people of all ages to learn, know, gather and grow.
KEY RESULT AREAS / LIBRARY ROLES
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Lifelong Learning
The library is about education and learning. We teach children to love reading. We teach people how to do research and evaluate information sources.
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Current Topics & Titles
We provide popular items people are talking about and looking for. We’re a good source for current information and hot topics.
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Information
We answer questions and help people find answers.
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Building Community
The library is a gathering place where people come together to share interests and enjoy learning. We celebrate culture and knowledge, honoring ethnic differences. We provide information about our community and preserve local history.
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Infrastructure
We maintain resources necessary to meet the community’s library service needs and accomplish our mission and roles, including staff, planning, funding, technology, and facilities.
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