LIBRARY BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Packet - 12/9/2020CITY OF MUSKEGO
LIBRARY BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING
COMMITTEE AGENDA
12/09/2020
5:00 PM
Library Conference Room, S73 W16663 Janesville
Road
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 14, 2020 Meeting Minutes
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion: 2021 Action Plan Draft
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-mentioned meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at
the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and
services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Muskego City Hall, (262) 679-4100.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
LIBRARY BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING
COMMITTEE MINUTES
07/14/2020
5:00 PM
Library Conference Room, S73 W16663 Janesville
Road
This meeting will also be accessible via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84799709076
Meeting ID: 847 9970 9076
Call using 312-626-6799
CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Konkel called the meeting to order at 5:02 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present were Vice President Konkel, Trustees Darkow and Humphreys, Head of Reference
Elke Saylor and Director Larson.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 15, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Trustee Darkow made a motion to approve the October 15, 2019 Minutes. Trustee
Humphreys seconded. Motion Passed 3 in favor.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion: 2021 Library Capital Budget
COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Humphreys made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Darkow seconded.
Motion Passed 3 in favor.
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July 14, 2020 Meeting Minutes
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Meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM.
NOTICE
PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality
may be in attendance at the above-mentioned meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at
the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and
services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Muskego City Hall, (262) 679-4100.
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July 14, 2020 Meeting Minutes
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Factors to consider while building the 2021 Action Plan
According to project management experts, an Action Plan is:
“…an action plan clarifies what resources you'll need to reach that goal, makes a timeline for the tasks
to get to that goal and determines what team members you'll need to do it all.”
1. There is an unusually high amount of deferred or in-progress action items from the current year
(2020) due to the pandemic.
2. While staff have gained back some time for other projects now that pandemic modifications are
set up and running, there are still processes that take up more staff time (routine cleaning,
quarantine material return measures, digitization of children’s programs, etc.)
3. As circumstances improve, there will be another large planning and implementation shift as staff
prepare to resume services that had been suspended or modified, and reconfigure building.
4. Staff will continue to think of new ideas as well as respond to patron-driven needs that will take
up additional project capacity space in 2021.
5. Staff will continue to perform their day to day duties (cataloging, purchasing, service desks,
invoices, account management, etc). How should this be illustrated? In the Action Plan by
repeated placeholders (as in the past)? An addendum of on-going day to day tasks? Not at all?
6. Factors such as staff load balancing, budget, and project magnitude have been taken into
account (but there is no accounting for variables!).
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Discussion: 2021 Action Plan Draft
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Strategic Plan Goals
1. FACILITIES (6 action items from 2020, 6 new action items for 2021)
A. Update the Muskego Public Library facility to improve functionality for patrons and staff, by
establishing ongoing maintenance directives for the building’s interior and exterior.
Logistics planning of external maintenance door to connect access to rear interior HVAC controls
to exterior units (quotes, feasibility) (DEFERRED from 2020) Brittany
Replace carpeting in library proper (reference/computer area, Great Room, adult stacks)
Brittany/Michele/Elke
Young Adult area redesign Amanda/Jolyn/Brittany
Reference desk redesign Elke/Brittany
Implement general landscaping renewal Brittany
New - Investigate gutter solution for west entrance Brittany
Remove - Explore low budget ways to refresh existing bathrooms (DEFERRED from 2020)
Recommend waiting for 2023 renovation
B. Improve the quality and access to Muskego Public Library facilities to improve the patron
experience. Consider aesthetic, comfort, and universal design.
Improve aesthetics, comfort, and access in library study rooms (2020 IN PROGRESS)
Michele/Brittany
Resolve 2019 Accessibility Scan non-capital action items (2020 IN PROGRESS)
Michele/Brittany/Sam
Investigate initial estimates and design for library restroom renovations and water filling
stations (DEFERRED from 2020) Brittany
Investigate creation of more study rooms Brittany
C. Introduce infrastructure changes leading to increased staff efficiencies and/or improved patron
service levels.
Logistics planning for RFID (Radio Frequency ID) implementation (project timeline, staff needs,
quotes) (2020 IN PROGRESS) Brittany/Jane
Evaluate effectiveness of wayfinding signage (external and internal) to determine ways to
improve patron experience (DEFERRED from 2020) Brittany/Michele
Investigate addition of drive-up book drop and holds window Brittany
2. SERVICES (12 action items from 2020, 11 new action items for 2021)
A. Place a strong focus on programs and resources for children, especially related to early literacy.
Develop copyright guidelines for children’s story times on social media Brittany/Abby
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Develop more parent education elements to include in story times Abby / Courtney
Pilot an afternoon story time one day a week Abby
B. Provide engaging services and programming to attract young adults. Enhance Library potential
as a study and collaborative learning center for teens.
Implement structured plan for continual young adult feedback (2020 IN PROGRESS) Amanda
Offer programming with STEAM concepts for young adults (2020 IN PROGRESS) Amanda
New - Offer grand reopening event for Teen Area Amanda and Jolyn
New - Develop programming in remodeled Teen Area Amanda
C. Develop innovative and appealing programming, plus enhance existing services, for a wide range of
adults.
Explore creating a lecture series (DEFERRED from 2020) Sam/Elke
Investigate partnership with the Bridges Library System to create video tutorials Overdrive,
Libby, online catalog, online card account for patrons (2020 IN PROGRESS) Sam
Investigate grace period for fines and additional fine forgiveness days (DEFERRED from 2020)
Jane
Investigate expansion of deposit collections for senior living facilities (2020 IN PROGRESS)
Laura/Elke
Create programs targeted towards patrons in their 20s-30s (DEFERRED from 2020)
Sam/Jolyn/Elke
Offer Saturday afternoon movie events (with food) Sam
New - Implement Winter Reading Challenge Sam/Amanda/Abby
Remove Explore homebound delivery services (DEFERRED) close out this idea, do not carry over
D. Develop all staff by providing access to high-quality professional development and continuing
education opportunities.
Introduce regular circulation staff meetings and training (2020 IN PROGRESS) Jane
Provide annual staff training sessions (2020 IN PROGRESS) Brittany, Sam (e-resource training)
E. Analyze how Muskego Public Library services reach our patrons. Reduce or remove barriers to
Muskego Public Library service access.
Investigate online chat reference through instant messaging platform (2020 IN PROGRESS)
Brittany
Investigate credit/debit cards for payment transactions (2020 IN PROGRESS) Brittany/Michele
Explore creation of a Community Corner (drop off donation site for patrons) (2020 DEFERRED)
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Discussion: 2021 Action Plan Draft
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Jolyn
Evaluate Interlibrary Loan (ILL) processes Jolyn
Investigate updating and expanding assistive technology offered Sam
Review all Muskego Public Library fees Brittany
Review Muskego Public Library fine structure and loan periods Jane/Brittany
3. COMMUNICATION/OUTREACH (12 action items from 2020, 8 new action items for 2021)
A. Increase awareness and communication regarding Library resources, services, programs, and
opportunities.
Update Communication and Marketing Plan to support the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan (2020 IN
PROGRESS) Brittany and Amanda
Increase awareness and visibility of Library email communications (2020 PENDING) Brittany
Implement texting for library communications where possible (2020 IN PROGRESS) Brittany
Review strategic statements for improvement: mission, vision, values (2020 PENDING) Brittany
Review all Muskego Public Library Board Policies and Bylaws & identify gaps (2020 DEFERRED)
Brittany
Review, update, and train on Muskego Library emergency procedures (2020 IN PROGRESS)
Brittany
Review records retention schedule (2020 DEFERRED) Michele
Evaluate additional ways to market adult movie screenings (2020 DEFERRED) Sam
Improve patron feedback processes (i.e. upgrade comment card box, create online forms for
feedback and meeting room requests) (2020 PENDING) Michele
Implement a welcome package for new Muskego Public Library card holders with potential tour
Jane
Create library advertising corners within each public meeting room Michele
Evaluate quality of overdue notices in all formats (print, email, and recordings) Jane
Redesign and development of 2020 local and state annual reports Brittany/Amanda
New - Refine and expand documentation of Library public health crisis response for the future
Brittany
Remove Investigate ways to have the library’s program notifications become text notifications
through Civic Plus (PENDING) close, fixed with app
B. Collaborate and build partnerships with schools, non-profits, businesses, organizations, and
community groups to expand service to capacities and increase engagement with the Library.
Assess how to digitize and send Muskego Public Library historical newspaper holdings to State
Historical Society (2020 IN PROGRESS) Elke
Review 2035 City of Muskego Comprehensive Plan and evaluate Library intersection points
Brittany
New - Develop a nursing home intergenerational outreach program Courtney
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C. Increase Muskego Public Library advocacy and secure funding resources to maintain desired
service levels.
Support Friends in developing fundraiser planning initiatives (2020 IN PROGRESS) Brittany / Elke
Work with the Friends to investigate planned giving opportunity (2020 PENDING) Brittany
Support Friends in developing Membership Campaign Brittany / Elke
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Discussion: 2021 Action Plan Draft
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