- Responsiveness & Relevance to the Community
Library staff will be alert to current community needs and will determine effective, responses based on our mission and values. By creating a positive working relationship with its constituents, the library will be woven into the fabric of the community. - Visionary Leadership & Management with Creative, Knowledgeable Staff
The library strives to be a leader in the library field and an “Employer of Choice”, aiming to hire the best individuals and to retain them. The library works to maintain a creative and stimulating environment in which teamwork and productivity are high. - Partnerships That Build Community
Library staff members will strengthen and energize our diverse community by working creatively and cooperatively with community partnerships, sponsorships and outreach activities. - Smart Use of Technology
Technology, an integral part of library services, will be used to its best effect. Gail Borden Library will continue to invest in and anticipate advancements in technology to meet the needs of the community and staff. - Library as Destination
Library facilities and their maintenance are key to the public’s positive perception of the library. The library has become a “destination” for customers, their families and friends. With special events, educational exhibits, films, concerts, and a café, the library can be considered the “Center of the Community.”