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Surrey Public Library

FUTURE INITIATIVES

ECONOMIC  Create and launch a responsive website for the library;  Expand services offered at the Library’s Computer Learning Centres, such as video and photo editing software; and

 Continue to serve low-income

residents by offering tax clinics, in partnership with community agencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL  Reduce printing by implementing the scan to USB service at all library locations.

SOCIO-CULTURAL  Undertake a Strategic Planning process for 2016 – 2018, to better align library services and resources with new trends;  Improve services for people with visual and perceptual disabilities by promoting and acquiring access to online services, including eAudio books;  Plan for improved access to library service by reviewing and implementing the Facilities Master Plan;  Continue to improve equitable access to learning by working together with

 Develop an Early Childhood Action Plan, to focus library efforts in areas that will have the most impact for vulnerable learners;  Participate in the Avenues of Change collective impact project in Guildford West;  Work with the community in offering programming that supports the cultural diversity of our community, including writing workshops, Surrey Children’s Festival and cultural celebrations such as Chinese New Year; and  Increase access to eResources such as Lynda.com.

partners to offer responsive programming, with particular emphasis on children, families, newcomers and vulnerable populations;

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