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Surrey Public Library
2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN
The Library provides downloadable
e-books, audio books, and a selection of
online databases to Surrey residents of all
ages. Partnerships with local community
agencies such as School District No. 36
and Options Community Services (OCS)
help to extend literacy programs beyond
the Library’s walls.
The department’s budgetary divisions
include:
2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Administrative Services manages the
physical spaces, as well as the finance,
human resources and information
technology functions of the Library
system, ensuring day-to-day service
requirements are met. This division also
manages the Library’s image and raises
awareness and funds to support and
enhance its community services.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Public Services manages the borrowing
and information services offered through
our nine locations; plans, promotes and
delivers a wide variety of programs. This
division also acquires and manages the
print and electronic collections that suit
the needs of our diverse community.
ECONOMIC
Prepared the 2015 Literacy Day Report,
which highlighted the economic
impact of libraries
http://www.surreylibraries.ca/files/LDR15.pdf; and
Supported the creative economy by
hosting the Surrey Maker Showcase,
which featured 3D printing.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Created a pilot seed lending library;
Continued to promote green
education & awareness through green
building tours of City Centre Library;
and
Reduced printing by piloting scan to
USB services for the public at the City
Centre Library.
Outreach at Surrey Skill Share Fair
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