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UBCM Member Survey Strategic Plan for BC Public Libraries

This summary outlines the findings of a member survey conducted by the UBCM Library Task Force to gather input from local governments on developing a strategic plan for public libraries in British Columbia. The survey covered topics such as finance, library users, urban/rural cooperation, provincial roles, and local autonomy. Key themes included preserving free access, fostering cooperative relationships, enhancing funding, and ensuring rural internet access. The conclusions emphasized the need for the strategic plan to align with current realities and improve library service efficiencies.

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UBCM Member Survey Strategic Plan for BC Public Libraries

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  1. UBCM Member Survey Strategic Plan for BC Public Libraries UBCM Library Task Force Councillor Brenda Binnie

  2. Survey Background • Apr. 2003 - Situation Assessment released • May 2003 - UBCM Library Task Force (LTF) formed • July 2003 - LTF administers member survey • Aug. 2003 - LTF synthesizes survey responses • Sep. 2003 - LTF submits response to MCAWS • Sep. 2003 - LTF hosts Public Libraries Clinic

  3. Survey Goals • To gather local government input on the Province’s development of a strategic plan for public libraries in BC. • To use this input as the basis for a response to the provincial government’s strategic planning process.

  4. Local Context Finance Library Users Urban/Rural Cooperation Provincial Mandate/Roles Finance Support/Advice Legislation Local Autonomy Survey Structure

  5. Survey Response Overview • 41 completed surveys received • All 4 types of libraries represented • All regions of BC represented • All community sizes represented

  6. Survey Findings • Local Context • Provincial Mandate/Roles • Main Recurring Themes

  7. Local Context • Finance • Library Users • Urban/Rural Divide • Cooperation

  8. Provincial Mandate/Roles • Finance • PLSB Support/Advice • Legislation • Local Autonomy

  9. Main Recurring Themes • Preserve free basic access. • Encourage cooperative relationships. • Continue valuable PLSB programs. • Increase provincial funding. • Ensure rural access to high-speed Internet.

  10. Main Recurring Themes • Standardize minimum service levels. • Library Act should be more “enabling”. • Introduce a province-wide library card. • Re-invest in K-12 school libraries.

  11. Conclusions • Local government responses largely echo the findings of the Zethof Situation Assessment. • Local governments want the strategic plan for BC public libraries to reflect current realities and focus on enhancing efficiencies in library service provision.

  12. Questions/Comments?

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