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5-Year + Outlook

When considering the future of public libraries, one key word permeates the literature: transformation. Public libraries today are
facing unprecedented transformation. One of the major drivers of this transformation is the fast-changing world of technology,
which is dramatically reshaping the eld of information services. But, in the midst of this chaotic change, the overall mission of
public libraries still prevails and remains a cornerstone of our free society: providing free and fair access to information anytime,
anywhere.
Over the next ve years, libraries must be ready to evaluate the library experience, embrace new information technologies,
preserve the memories of their communities, and experiment with creative spaces so the future role of the library can de ne itself.
Many predict that libraries in the future will be command centers for information; changing their focus from storehouses for books
to connecting centers for people.
The Colleyville Public Library Long-Range Plan 2022-2027 articulates a vision and plan for the Colleyville Public Library for the next
ve years, and provides recommendations for user-centered service delivery, marketing, collections, technology, programs, and
services. The Plan recommendations include:
Increase access to digital collections
Streamline access to the collection
Reallocate collection areas
Engage the aging population
Develop an emergency response strategy
Implement strategies to react to changing technology needs
Develop an Omnichannel Marketing Plan
Develop a replacement plan for end of use furniture and equipment

The plan includes vision and mission statements for the Library and identi es goals, objectives, and activities to implement the
Library's core service priorities, identi ed in the City’s Business Plan.

Depar tmental Speci{c Objectives

Description Timeline Strategic Goal Link
2.1 Provide responsive, ef cient
city services

Replace the Librar y's two 10-
2.3 Effectively leverage
year old plus existing
Fall of 2023 information technology
Automated Materials

Handling systems (AMH)
5.3 Provide attractive facilities
with state - of- the -ar t returns
for leisure and recreation
and sor ting systems.

2.1 Provide responsive, ef cient
city services

Identif y a location and
2.3 Effectively leverage
implement a remote locker
Fall of 2023
information technology
system for holds, allowing

users to reser ve an after-
5.3 Provide attractive facilities
hours pick-up location.
for leisure and recreation

2.1 Provide responsive, ef cient
city services
Add 3branch Train Track

Top Discover y Table to
enhance activity options in Spring of 2023
5.3 Provide attractive facilities
for leisure and recreation
the Librar y ’s early literacy
interactive play area.

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