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CITY OF HURST

HALF-CENT COMMUNITY 0880 LIBRARY

SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

FUTURE INITIATIVES

 The Library will continue to work with Fort Worth Independent School District and
provide GED classes to adults four days per week.
 Continuing current successful database subscription and adding any new necessary
databases to remain current.
 The Library will collaborate with Birdville ISD to auto-issue library cards to students
registering in the fall.
 The Computer Center will continue to promote the ability to access our computers and
the software available on them, WiFi and WiFi printing.
 The Library will collaborate with the HEB ISD to combat summer slide through integrated
programming and opening local area elementary school libraries and/or outreach
centers during summer break.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Council Priorities: Public Safety Economic Vitality  Infrastructure
X Innovation  Redevelopment X Leadership

Goals:

• Be proactive in meeting cultural, educational, recreational and historical needs
• Develop a systematic approach to completing capital projects in the Half-Cent Sales Tax
Fund and shift focus to paying off debt and facility operation and maintenance.
• Provide programs to Hurst citizens that focus on healthy living.
• To be more proactive in meeting the cultural, historical, and informational needs of the
community by staying abreast of current information, practices, and technologies in
order to provide the highest quality library services, in the most cost-effective manner.

Objectives:

• To respond to community needs through the development, evaluation, and maintenance
of a dynamic collection of materials and access to information using the most effective
technologies available.
 0-3 Short Term

• To maximize the use of Library resources by extending access through remote online
access to information and selected services, and providing a safe, effective, and

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