Sundayclosed
MondayBuilding Closed - Staff onsite 9-5
TuesdayBuilding Closed - Staff onsite 9-7
WednesdayBuilding Closed - Staff onsite 9-5
ThursdayBuilding Closed - Staff onsite 9-7
FridayBuilding Closed - Staff onsite 9-5
SaturdayBuilding Closed - Staff onsite 9-5
Closed all Statutory Holidays
VISION
The library is a vibrant hub of Canmore’s community.
MISSION
Canmore Library offers a gateway to the world of ideas through a range of community-focused resources, services, and programs, in a welcoming and accessible environment.
CULTURE, PRINCIPLES AND VALUES
The organization will be governed and managed based on the following six principles:
STRATEGIC GOALS
Strategic Goal #1
Canmore Library is a dynamic, welcoming and engaging environment.
As a successful community hub, the library is safe, accessible and inviting. Space planning is inspired by the changing needs of the community and is functional and flexible. The library is an essential part of community life as an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Initiatives to achieve this strategy:
Strategic Goal #2
Canmore Library offers a variety of excellent resources, services, and programs.
The library actively seeks input from users and the community, as well as library best practices to continue elevating the quality and variety of resources, services and programs that meet the evolving needs across a range of target demographics. The library inspires and enables literacy, curiosity, and creativity.
Initiatives to achieve this strategy:
Strategic Goal #3
The community embraces, uses and has a high awareness of the Canmore Library.
The library is well-used and enjoyed by a variety of users, and supported by committed volunteers. Canmore Library users and community members alike are enthusiastic supporters.
Initiatives to achieve this strategy:
Strategic Goal #4
Canmore Library exemplifies organizational excellence.
As a municipal resource funded by tax dollars, we are accountable to the residents of Canmore and must show that we are making the best use of the funding we receive. Canmore Library will be seen as a vital service, adaptable in the face of change.
Initiatives to achieve this strategy:
Strategic Goal #5
Canmore Library is a successful partner with stakeholders, community and regional organizations.
We will work collaboratively with community organizations to provide spaces, resources, collections, and programming.
Initiatives to achieve this strategy:
APPENDICES
A: Listing of stakeholders and partners
B: Role of the Board of Directors
APPENDIX A: LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS
Stakeholders requiring accountability, including reporting:
Stakeholders and partners requiring communication, but with no formal reporting requirements:
Existing Partners (Programming)
Potential new stakeholders and partners:
APPENDIX B: ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The role of the Board of Directors is governance over the organization with the following four areas of responsibility:
Fiduciary
Staffing
Governance:
Advocacy
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