![]() ![]() ![]() As the children and teens of five years ago become older, they rely more an more on digital communication and electronic toys and less on physical books and dvds. There is also a trend toward cross training and better utilization of staff strengths, regardless of their current job titles. Libraries such as San Jose Public Library and, more recently, the East Providence Public Library, are emphasizing customer service models such as greeters and having staff roaming the stacks looking for patrons as opposed to waiting behind a desk. This follows the trend in public library literature for the past five years that the library has become more of a community center, then a depository for book lending. The staff of the Children s Room have noticed an increase of impromptu moms groups and playgroups meeting at the library instead of homes and homeschooling is becoming more popular. Since opening the new addition in 2000 and the Hayden Meeting Center in 2004, library administration could not fail to notice the surge in requests for use of the library as a gathering spot for community groups, organizations, and even other town departments, who needed access to locally available and centrally located meeting facilities. This economic downturn also means that the Library must have a plan to serve the increased user population without an increase in funds for staff or materials. In addition to the higher population, the economic downturn of the past few years has seen an increase of persons using the library for their entertainment needs, quiet study and for computer/internet use. ![]() The 2010 census shows a population of 33,506 and increase of 1,000 persons over the 2005 estimate. The Library enriches lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring that every member of the community has access to a vast array of ideas and information.Ĥ COMMUNITY NEEDS STATEMENT In August 2004 the Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program published a technical paper offering Rhode Island Population Projections for In this document Cumberland s overall population for 2005 was estimated at 32,506 an increase of 666 persons, or 2.1% over the 2000 census. We are a learning organization and invest in our staff, technology, and infrastructure to improve service. The Library promotes literacy and a love of reading, but adapts and innovates to stay relevant to patrons' changing needs and interests. The Library believes in the freedom to learn, read and discover and serves all people without regard for age, sex, religious or ethnic background, political affiliation, educational ability or economic status. Because a vibrant, informed community ensures the future, the Library serves by collecting and organizing materials, offering reader s advisory service and programs of interest to specific groups, and reference and referral assistance. GUIDING PRINCIPLES A free flow of ideas is necessary to a democratic society so that citizens may make informed choices about their personal lives, their group activities and associations, and their government. 1 CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Cumberland, Rhode Island Long Range Planģ MISSION STATEMENT The Cumberland Public Library is committed to serving the changing needs of our community by providing a gateway to free sources of knowledge, information and entertainment both within and beyond our walls. ![]()
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