FY 23 Approved Budget Book

LIBRARIES

ORIGIN/PURPOSE: The mission of the Harford County Public Library (HCPL) system is to provide efficient and convenient service to the residents of Harford County. The seven member Board of Library Trustees, representing all areas of the County, is appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council to overlapping five year terms. The Board operates under the Laws of Maryland, Title 23, and Harford County Code, Article XXI, Bill No. 81-68 and as amended by Bill No. 97-17. The library system currently maintains eleven (11) service outlets and one (1) administrative and support services building. MISSION STATEMENT: TO BE THE PREMIER LIBRARY SYSTEM, RECOGNIZED FOR DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SERVICES, PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND PROMOTING THE LOVE OF READING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

FY 23 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: TO HAVE A CULTURE WHERE INNOVATION IS THE NORM

Decrease cultural barriers to innovation

Increase the number of innovative internal methods and practices

Increase the number of innovation customer-focused programs and services

TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED SERVICES TO TARGETED AUDIENCES IN THE COMMUNITY

Increase support to school-aged children and teens

Improve library service to populations new to Harford County

Enhance the services we provide to our online community

Increase library access and resources for commuters

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