FCPL Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Submitted by Ann Decherd

We are happy to announce that FCPL's strategic plan for 2023-2027 has been approved by the Library Board during their July meeting. 

This plan is the result of many months of gathering and analyzing input from staff and our community through surveys, supervisor meetings, a SWOT analysis, and a Strategic Planning Retreat. Its purpose is to set goals and objectives to shape the library’s future. 

The plan is organized into four main goals with supporting strategies to define each objective further. The first three goals are geared toward the services we provide for the community; the last goal is centered around supporting staff. 

FCPL Supervisors will be creating a detailed implementation plan later this month to help us break each of these goals and strategies into specific, measurable steps. More information and materials will be available soon. 

FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS…

Your Resource:

Strategies:

• Deliver exceptional materials, programs, resources, and spaces.
• Extend library reach through innovative programs and technologies.
• Gather and integrate community input to enhance library services.
• Amplify the library’s story to increase public awareness and usage.

Your Connection:
Strategies:

• Serve as a hub for community groups and their resources.
• Collaborate with organizations and agencies to support Forsyth County residents.
• Develop opportunities for shared community experiences.
• Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses.

Your Destination
Strategies:

• Maximize utilization and accessibility of existing physical spaces.
• Enhance user experience in library buildings and online.
• Expand library presence in underserved areas through new facilities and outreach.
• Transform community perceptions about what a public library is and can be.

Your Workplace
Strategies: 

• Prioritize internal communication and staff engagement.
• Create and implement expanded pathways for staff development and training.
• Evaluate workflows and tools to maximize resources and efficiencies.
• Inspire a culture of excellence and teamwork.