Planning the Future of Libraries   Tags: future_of_libraries, libraries, mcpl, summit  

What role will libraries play in the future? Many possibilities are envisioned by the following writers: 

• The Library Rebooted - by Scott Corwin, Elisabeth Hartley, Harry Hawkes

"Even in an era when you can "Google" just about anything, many libraries have remained as vibrant, dynamic, and popular as ever."

• Libraries at the Heart of our Communities - by Wayne Senville

"Libraries Bring Value to Our Communities."

• The Future of Reading - by Tom Peters

"The future of reading is very much in doubt. In this century, reading could soar to new heights or crash and burn..."

• Digital School Library Leaves Book Stacks Behind - by Tina Antolini, NPR

"Whether their school is the vanguard of the 21st century or not, some Cushing students are still eager for the 'shush' of a librarian and immersion in a good, old-fashioned book."

• Libraries and Readers Wade Into Digital Lending - By Motoko Rich, NYT

"Eager to attract digitally savvy patrons and capitalize on the growing popularity of electronic readers, public libraries across the country are expanding collections of books that reside on servers rather than shelves." 

We are committed to making our libraries the best they can be in programs, services, collections and customer service. The following reports detail our vision, mission, values and our stragetic plan for the years to come.