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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1990
Page
2
The Elyria Public Library unveils a three year plan to redefine excellence by expanding services and facilities. After 120 years, leadership commits to greater accessibility, new service outlets, and an expanded main library to meet rising demand and future needs.
The Elyria Public Library aims to stimulate education and culture in the community. It offers reference services, popular materials, preschool programs, and education support for students of all ages to expand the community’s creative human resources.
The Elyria Public Library identifies three priority roles for 1990 to 1992 including a reference library for daily information needs and homework support, a popular materials library with up to date best sellers and crafts books, and a preschool door to learning with programs for young children and parents. A fourth potential role as a formal education support center was discussed with emphasis on strong reference collections and ongoing school communication.
The plan outlines goals for accurate information access and expanded reference training, staff support, and government documents. aims to broaden materials in formats including large print and media. extend programs to nursing homes, shelters, and homebound patrons. and promote services across Keystone District and cooperative networks.
Area residents learn about library collections programs and services including tours and instruction. Access via bookmobile and central facilities with expanded hours and capital development plans. Emphasis on governance accountability planning evaluation and a well trained staff.
A ten member committee led by William Camp and Roy Church guided library planning for Elyria with inputs from Library Board and Friends of the Library. Staff task forces chaired by Rose Burton Ruth Felix Terri Smith and Pam Hickson gathered background and set proposed priorities for Reference Popular Materials Preschoolers and Formal Education Support Center.
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