Hello,

As we work on our Strategic Plan, we are doing environmental analysis of several variables and analyzing how they may impact the Library in the next 5-7 years.

I am interested in your input as I work on a couple areas.

1) How do you see the balance of digital vs print materials developing by 2022?

2) How will suburban/urban library usage change by 2022?

For your info, other areas we are looking at…

• Trends in use of space: quiet vs community; maker vs study rooms; material storage vs open space

• Trends in services: e-delivery; programs across all age groups; website content

• Partnerships

• Changes in staffing and volunteer availability             

• Funding environment                                                        

• Regulatory requirements                                       

• Patron/community needs                          

• Demographics                                             

• Technology trends                                      

• Educational trends                                                             

Thank you and have a wonderful day,

Nyama

Nyama Y. Marsh

Library Director

n.marsh@wfblibrary.org

414-755-6551 (direct line)

Whitefish Bay Public Library

5420 North Marlborough Drive

Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

414-964-4380 (main line)

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