Strategic Plan
South Burlington Public Library Strategic Plan 2023-2027
Approved by the Board of Trustees 10/14/2022
The South Burlington Public Library (SBPL) is governed by a Board of Trustees, made up of eleven members serving for three-year terms. The Board, appointed by the South Burlington City Council, manages and controls the property and affairs of the SBPL.
The staff and Trustees of the SBPL are joined in support of the following 5-year strategic plan:
The SBPL will be an engaged community leader
- Library staff and Trustees will become familiar participants at community events and meetings
- Library staff will partner with other City departments and staff to participate in support of our community
- Library staff will support the community’s interest in current affairs through timely programs and information
- Library staff and Trustees will support the City’s commitment to addressing climate change
All community members will see themselves reflected at the SBPL
- Library staff will actively invite people and organizations from diverse cultures to create and participate in programming
- Library staff will purchase and maintain collections in which all people can see themselves and learn about each other
The SBPL will create, expand, and improve the use of curated digital tools
- Library staff will identify digital barriers and collaborate with other groups to make technology access and training available
- Library staff will improve the web site to expand accessibility
The SBPL will work to eliminate barriers that limit access to programs, services, and collections
- Library staff will identify and remove physical barriers to library access
- Library staff will partner with others to enhance spaces and programs to equitably serve people with disabilities
In support of these goals, library staff will continue to operate from a high level of expertise and customer service. To do so we will continue to support our staff with training and development.
