A library is a place where all members of the community are welcome to explore information resour...

1. 1. Anticipate and provide for community interests

2. 2. Respond to information needs

3. 3. Ensure access to current materials.

4. 4. Develop and provide a welcoming environment.

5. 5. Teach information-navigation skills.

6. 21st Century Libraries

7. 1. Libraries anticipate and satisfy the scholastic, cultural, professional and entertainment interests of the local population. 2. They respond to the information needs of the community by utilizing the most current technologies to connect local, national, and global resources. 3. They ensure access to wide-ranging and current print, audio-visual and electronic materials. 4. They develop and provide a pleasant environment with welcoming, well-informed staff to create an important community resource for lifelong education, socialization, collaboration, and relaxation. 5. They teach the public literacy skills as well as how to efficiently search for and find the information to meet their needs.

8. Authoritative

9. Inspiring

10. Reliable

11. Diverse

12. Welcoming

13. Enriching

14. Educational