Mission and Goals

 

Approved by the Library Board
9/20/2023

The mission of the Bayfield Carnegie Public Library is to provide quality materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community in an atmosphere that is welcoming, respectful, and efficient.

Our Mission Statement is: Bayfield Carnegie Library: A Compass for Curious Minds

The general goals of the Bayfield Carnegie Public Library are:

  1. To serve all residents of the community and the surrounding region. 

  2. To acquire and make available print and digital media to all residents of the Bayfield Carnegie Public Library (BCPL) service area.
    Such items will address their needs to

    a) become well informed,

    b) locate answers to important questions,

    c) cultivate  imagination and creative expression,

    d) develop skills for career and vocational advancement, and

    e) enjoy leisure by means of reading and other media services.

  3. To acquire the means to provide the most frequently requested materials locally and upon demand.

  4. To maintain a program of service which locates information, supports reading, organizes and interprets material for people of various backgrounds, and stimulates thinking and intellectual development in individuals of any age.

  5. To strive consistently to discover new methods and improvements for better service for the library's community.

  6. To cooperate with other community agencies and organizations.

  7. To serve the whole community by establishing and maintaining a diverse collection. 

  8. To maintain an adequate number of staff that possess skills to carry out our mission in the most effective manner. 

  9. To review regularly these goals of the Bayfield Carnegie Public Library and, if necessary, revise them.