Taking a closer look

closer look

Tak

Taking a closer look

a closer look

at the Oak Park Public Library

vision statement

The Oak Park Public Library enhances the quality of life in our diverse community by providing the resources and services for lifelong learning and enjoyment, the space and opportunities to gather and connect, and by fostering a love of reading.

mission statement

•Service Excellence•Access to Information•Learning Organization•Lifelong Leaning & Enjoyment•Cultural Center•Stewardship

strategic initiatives

BudgetVillage of Oak Park

Oak Park Public Lirary2009 Budget

2009expendituresOak Park Public Library

2009

Oak Park Public Library

expenditureslibrary materials

outsideinfluenceson the Oak Park Public Library

residentsThe library gives them what they want

historyeducating the community on its roots

community

curiosityopportunities for personal growth

equity

nurturinghelping young minds develop

beyonda library

what’sthedown side

to this richexperience?

external stakeholders

staffing libraries with similar populations to Oak Park25

8 10

12 20

5 20

libraries have fewer than librarians.

have fewer than

only libraries have more than

The Oak Park Public Library

has22librarianshas a total staff size of70and includes

a higher percentage of

staff with MLS

Technology at the front door

Technology

Tech

at the front door

Technology at the front door

17OPAC computers

throughout the library

28

Classroom & Lab

2Express

8Young Adult

9Children’s Room

47Internet

computers

Children’s

9Internet4word processing

5preschool games1printer

1assistive technology computer

Room

assistivetechnology

important items

other

photocopiers

printers

publictelephone

231

Self check out

Library2.0

Library 2.0

ary

Oak Park Public Library2010 Budget