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PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Mansfield Public Library provides free and equal access to a broad range of informational resources,
creating opportunities for education, recreation and the pursuit of life-long learning.

Department at a Glance

The Library Department includes the City Librarian, Adult Services Librarian, Youth Services Librarian,
Library Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Library Systems Manager, Library Technical Assistant and
four part-time clerical staff. The Library’s budget increased less than 1% in FY 2018-2019. The Library
is open six days per week and operates from a 17,000 square foot facility.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Become an integral part of the community of the City of Mansfield by creating partnerships with
community and civic organizations.

Objectives:
• Hire a Community Engagement Librarian.
• Actively search for community partners and accept opportunities as they arise.
• Participate in community events.

Goal 2
Increase citizen awareness of the library’s programs of resources and services.

Objectives:
• Utilize various strategies to ensure citizens have access to library resources.
• Actively market the library’s collection, resources, classes and events.
• Facilitate classes to promote the use of library resources.

Goal 3
Maintain full accreditation while striving to reach enhanced standards with the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission.

Objectives:
• Continue to reach basic library standards.
• Develop a plan as to which standards can be reached to the level of enhanced standards.
• Create a long term plan to reach a full level of enhanced standards in the future.

Performance Objectives
• Become an integral part of the community of the City of Mansfield by creating partnerships with
community and civic organizations.
• Increase citizen awareness of the library’s programs of resources and services.
• Maintain full accreditation while striving to reach enhanced standards with the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission.

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