STRATEGIC PLAN
Breaking New Ground: A Blueprint for Strengthening a Community Through Exceptional Library Service
Introduction
Public libraries have come a long way from simply acting as a passive repository of information. Contemporary libraries are dynamic, active community centers – places not only to build knowledge through information, but places to build opportunities through education and recreation. Libraries offer families a place to be entertained, relax and learn together. They encourage discussion and debate, supporting community endeavors and giving members a sense of place.
The public library has long maintained a vital role in communities, supporting the social, economic and civic threads of society. Libraries are even more valuable in today's culture as new technologies are introduced daily, new educational standards are mandated in the face of decreasing school budgets and new skills are necessary for employment in the current job market. Libraries must work conscientiously to meet the ever-changing and always increasing need for resources.
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) is proud to fill all of these roles for Western New York, especially as our community faces its own daunting set of challenges and issues in the 21 st century. The Library is dedicated to providing expanded and new services that directly address the traditional and evolving needs of the residents of Erie County. By providing a venue for education, information, culture and recreation, the B&ECPL can directly impact the future of individuals, families and businesses in this area, strengthening the entire community. The planning process provides the foundation for these endeavors and offers direction as the B&ECPL strives to break new ground on what can be accomplished as a community.
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