SWOT update

The group really got the creative juices flowing Tuesday and we came up with MANY threats. That may not sound like a good thing, but it is when you turn it around and see what kinds of OPPORTUNITIES it can present! Also, we don't want to be blindsided by something we could have avoided.
You can see all the identified Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats on the H drive. I'm always on the lookout for additional ideas, so never hesitate to share them with me. Our next step, Tuesday at 2-4 in the meeting room, is to "clump" like things together into 'threads', which we'll use to weave our future together.
I'm nervous about all this, but only because I see how many of us are actively involved and want to have the best product. Consultant Tess Kirby will be coming in a few weeks to help us create our over-arching VISION statement. Then we'll use the identified threads to weave ladders of goals and objectives that will help us reach the library we envision being in 5 years.
What an objective - what an opportunity to develop as individuals and as a team, what a chance to be a force for good in the community (even more than we are now!).
-- Dave

Electronic Paper

As we look 5-10 years down the road, what do you think will change in the world that will impact libraries, especially SPL?

One thing that's right on verge of "prime time" is electronic paper. Sounds like books made of dead trees may soon be a thing of the past. What if we could buy an author's entire set of work on a sheet of e-paper? Or, will patrons bring in their own e-paper books for us to fill with content? And how long until those same devices can hold movies & music?

How do we stay relevant to our community? Will we only be used by the "have-nots"?

Maybe this is where meeting rooms, programs, and other value added services come into play...

Give me your thoughts - Dave