Information was gathered concerning:

Social Trends

Community - What information do we need about our community that will have an impact on the future of the library? Who are our patrons now and who do we expect them to be?
Society - What broader social trends will have an impact on the future of the AADL? What world will they be living in and what will be the patron needs?

Library Industry

Best Practice - What libraries do we love? What services do they offer?
Industry Trends - What industry trends do we need to be aware of?

Stakeholders

Internal - Staff focus groups, Planning team input, Board input
External - Community focus groups, Interviews with community leaders, patron survey