Morrisson-Reeves Library Strategic Plan
We’re pleased and excited to introduce the Morrisson-Reeves Library 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. This Plan will serve as the keystone for our Board of Trustees and Library Director, as we look toward the future of MRL and remain steady in our vision to be a vibrant, vital community resource for imagination and growth.
It’s more than books. It’s more than story time sessions or internet searches. Libraries empower communities and connect people to resources. They educate. They bridge the digital divide. They broaden horizons. They ask questions. They find solutions. Libraries are uniquely positioned to inspire the public and leave a positive impact on the people they serve. More than ever, libraries are viewed as a community hub – as a connector to resources, information, aid, and social relationships.
We will be that hub for the community.
Our plan is for Morrisson-Reeves Library to become the hub that connects and touches every part of our community: local leaders, families, teens, the elderly, early readers, people in need of support and connection, and more. In a constantly evolving world, our library seeks to maintain a deep connection with our residents, understand their ever-changing needs, and respond with programs, workshops, and services to meet them where they are today. We will be the cornerstone of knowledge, growth, inclusivity, and enrichment so that residents can reach their full potential.
Guiding Principles
Teamwork: Support each other, act together as a unit, and encourage each person to contribute towards the interests of our shared purpose.
Adaptability: Be prepared to adjust to different conditions, willing to change as circumstances require, and flexible in thinking and problem solving.
Resourcefulness: Deal creatively with challenges by devising new ways of using existing resources and skills.
Leadership: Approach situations with ownership, integrity, self-awareness, and an eye toward empowering one another. We value our unique strengths and perspectives and recognize what we model for others.
Compassion: Respond with kindness, consideration, and empathy to those we serve, and each other, while acting with a willingness to help when possible.
Perseverance: Use steady continued effort to achieve our goals, especially in the face of obstacles, failures, or discouragement.
Our Strategies
Resource Hub
We will be the cornerstone of knowledge, growth, inclusivity, and enrichment for Richmond and Wayne County residents. Our vision is to become a vibrant, vital community resource for imagination and growth. We are the place to access local history information, materials to advance a career, to challenge thinking, and more.
Inspiring Growth
We will commit to living out our mission of connecting people to information, inspiration, and infinite opportunities. In a constantly evolving world, our library seeks to maintain a deep connection with our residents, understanding their ever-changing needs and responding to them with programs, workshops, and services that inspire
Community Connected
We will become an integral part of the communities we serve. We recognize that a library’s true strength isn’t only within its walls but also in our ability to connect and interact with residents where they are—making our resources and services more accessible and equitable for all.
Team Investment
We will invest in and nurture our talent. Our team is the foundation of our patrons’ experience, and we are committed to fostering an environment where we attract a diverse talent pool, and all can flourish and develop skills and capacities to benefit our professional identity.
Operational Success
We will embody our responsibility to achieve excellence in all operations. Our responsibility is to operate from a place of future sustainability and investment while managing our internal operations well.