Board of Trustees Employment Opportunities Financial Reports Policies & FOIA Request for Proposals Strategic Plan Strategic Plan Mission Enrich, Inform, Entertain, Inspire. To view the entire strategic plan, please click below. View Entire Strategic Plan Enrich Encourage lifelong learning Provide early learning experiences for young children Strengthen the library’s contribution to formal education in DeKalb Support personal growth and lifelong learning Make the library accessible to all Provide full access to library experiences for people of different abillities Make resources more accessible Be an excellent place to visit and work Provide a welcoming environment Steward resources effectively Support library staff Inform Make library services known Inform DeKalb’s diverse population of what the library has to offer Illuminate hidden resources Support workforce development Support Dekalb businesses and non-profits Help prepare residents for successful employment Expand the library’s role in digital fluency Foster civic engagement Create opportunities for people to become informed and engaged on important issues Be a source for goverment resources Entertain Offer programs that delight Be DeKalb’s source for free informal instruction and programs Embrace the library’s role as a cultural center in DeKalb Bring library programs to other locations Build a community of readers Maintain a diverse and accessible collection Celebrate reading and writing Inspire Foster creativity and innovation Position the library as a learning lab for creativity Embrace a library culture of innovation Utilize community expertise Create local partnerships Showcase community talent Engage volunteers