Purpose
Engaging in the AADL's strategic planning process together helps the staff, board of directors and community create a common set of goals and remain a national leader in public library services.

Objectives

• Become more willing to listen to the community and take more risks
• Create a more vibrant workplace that will continue to attract and retain extraordinary talent
• Ensure long term financial viability
• Boost visibility and become more well recognized and respected in the community
• Define the role of the Downtown Library within a multi-branch library system
• Help the Board of Trustees become more aware of its power and the importance of their ability to think big, take risks and make mistakes.
• Prepare the Board, management and staff for labor discussions.
• Create a plan that everyone is supportive and aware of…that is used
• Create an efficient process