SWOT Analysis _ Learn with NoveList by naima rashid https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc Who are your competitors? Write a SWOT Analysis for your library. en-us 2021-11-08 23:32:28 UTC 2022-04-13 14:18:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png funds https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142362850 2022-04-13 13:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142362850 Wonderful Staff https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363050 2022-04-13 13:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363050 Customer service https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363132 2022-04-13 13:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363132 Conservative community that challenges progressive materials https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363214 2022-04-13 13:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363214 location https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363427 2022-04-13 13:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363427 Staff shortages https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363460 2022-04-13 13:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363460 supportive board and friends group https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363710 2022-04-13 13:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363710 Organization within our building. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363804 2022-04-13 13:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363804 working with the school system https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363831 2022-04-13 13:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363831 Other libraries being opened longer or for more days - patron loss https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363934 2022-04-13 13:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363934 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363972 lack of enthusiasm from staff]]> 2022-04-13 13:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142363972 Communication from the region. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364045 2022-04-13 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364045 staff salaries to keep good people https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364204 2022-04-13 13:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364204 New Service (Hotspots) https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364230 2022-04-13 13:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364230 School partnerships https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364237 2022-04-13 13:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364237 lots of positive national press https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364292 2022-04-13 13:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364292 Book challenges https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364484 2022-04-13 13:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364484 outreach with marginalized communities https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364490 2022-04-13 13:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364490 library systems nearby that have more funding https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364492 2022-04-13 13:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364492 growing county and development in the area https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364537 2022-04-13 13:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364537 Housing development, new people moving in to the community https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364698 2022-04-13 13:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364698 More video content https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364712 2022-04-13 13:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364712 Bible belt location https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364774 2022-04-13 13:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364774 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364814 Good relationships with other community organizations ]]> 2022-04-13 13:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364814 Favor of our local papers to print our stuff https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364820 2022-04-13 13:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364820 outreach at city festivals and events https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364990 2022-04-13 13:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142364990 Working with other places within our community to shine light on the library. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365007 2022-04-13 13:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365007 Strenghs https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365057 Diverse programming]]> 2022-04-13 13:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365057 people not realizing we've opened up again https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365265 2022-04-13 13:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365265 new, interactive website https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365302 2022-04-13 13:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365302 streaming service https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365336

]]> 2022-04-13 13:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365336 more support from funding agencies https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365480 2022-04-13 13:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365480 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365574 Great customer service]]> 2022-04-13 13:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365574 Out of touch leadership https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365638 2022-04-13 13:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365638 staff willing to learn and take on new opportunities. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365894 2022-04-13 13:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365894 Funding cuts https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365904 2022-04-13 13:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142365904 Loss of good volunteers https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366117 2022-04-13 13:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366117 burnout https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366140 2022-04-13 13:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366140 True Public Access https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366195 Centrally located for a walking population
Free services
Diverse clientele and staff

]]> 2022-04-13 13:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366195 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366309 Outreach and partnerships]]> 2022-04-13 13:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366309 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366447 Unclear branding between the system and individual branches]]> 2022-04-13 13:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366447 new Outreach and Marketing positions https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366453 2022-04-13 13:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366453 fear of economic conditions coming- recession talk and inflation now starting to hurt budget https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366654 2022-04-13 13:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366654 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366815 Getting back into the schools and reforming partnerships]]> 2022-04-13 13:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142366815 Staff Morale https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367011 2022-04-13 13:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367011 Burnout from covid world https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367076 2022-04-13 13:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367076 Building renovation https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367283 2022-04-13 13:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367283 Free services https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367331 2022-04-13 13:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367331 we have 10 locations with only 3 under our direct leadership. Its complicated and hard to get a unifying message out to our region. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367423 2022-04-13 13:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367423 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367494 Limited funding for more staff hours]]> 2022-04-13 13:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367494 Summer Reading https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367588 2022-04-13 13:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367588 Supportive leadership https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367658 2022-04-13 13:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367658 encouraging leadership that wants all staff to thrive https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367875 2022-04-13 13:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367875 excellent staff from top down and down up that are excited and supportive of the library's initiatives https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367996 2022-04-13 13:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142367996 Lack of funding https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368024 2022-04-13 13:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368024 Weakness https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368216 Understaffed. Not having the manpower to properly focus on marketing versus taking care of daily library work. 
Overwhelmed. Trying to market today's/this week's activities/services versus major upcoming events.]]> 2022-04-13 13:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368216 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368402 Great book displays]]> 2022-04-13 13:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368402 consistent, clear leadership and direction from the top https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368536 2022-04-13 13:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368536 unrealistic expectations from leadership https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368599 2022-04-13 13:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368599 Helicopter management https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368868 2022-04-13 13:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368868 Renovation projects, summer programs https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368943 2022-04-13 13:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142368943 no money right now for marketing https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369000 2022-04-13 13:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369000 Weaknesses https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369192 No strategic plan; lack of focus
Inconsistent promotion of services and activities
Partnerships often feel one-sided
Public perception that we're for "the needy"


]]> 2022-04-13 13:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369192 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369273 Reaching new patrons ]]> 2022-04-13 13:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369273 low morale https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369307 2022-04-13 13:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369307 Fear of having to close again due to pandemic. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369381 2022-04-13 13:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369381 Online streaming services and audiobooks from Amazon. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369535 2022-04-13 13:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369535 Our staff provides great customer service https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369550 2022-04-13 13:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142369550 hard to ask for a large marketing budget that is really needed for all the services libraries provide https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370130 2022-04-13 13:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370130 new outreach vehicle coming https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370269 2022-04-13 13:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370269 Not allowed to ask for donations https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370843 2022-04-13 13:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370843 Too much content https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370889 Many of the video programs get low views because we post so many in a day that we don't give viewers an opportunity to see one before another one is posted]]> 2022-04-13 13:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142370889 Minimal training + unrealistic expectations https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371018 2022-04-13 13:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371018 adding positions to be more flexible in outreach and programs in the community https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371381 2022-04-13 13:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371381 Too many hats on not enough people https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371402 In some of our departments, we've got one person doing the job that was previously done by 4+ people. It's impossible to do anything well when nothing can be focused upon.

Edit: Clarity -- we don't have enough people; not too many. Haha]]> 2022-04-13 13:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371402 Partnerships with other community organizations/businesses https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371413 2022-04-13 13:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371413 Not enough time! https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371499 2022-04-13 13:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371499 LOTS of programs for the size of our community, especially for SRP https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371651 2022-04-13 13:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142371651 Opportunities https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372000 Organizations want to partner with us, even if for misguided reasons :-)
University is a source of volunteer labor
Downtown rejuvenation is bringing attention to our area
Supportive Board, Friends of Library
Funding agency is consistent, no threats of cuts during recent pandemic]]> 2022-04-13 13:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372000 Branding https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372031 2022-04-13 13:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372031 Robust electronic materials collection https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372042 2022-04-13 13:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372042 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372051 No known strategic plan; not unified systemwide]]> 2022-04-13 13:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372051 Lack of social media marketing. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372193 Not many know that the library is open. I feel like a lot of the younger generation doesn't even really know about the library at all. Marketing on social media would help reach them.]]> 2022-04-13 13:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372193 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372607 Partnering with local businesses ]]> 2022-04-13 13:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372607 Internal resistance to change https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372977 "We've always done it this way."]]> 2022-04-13 13:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372977 Increase in Funding for Lowest Funded Branch https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372994 One of our branches, the lowest funded in the region, and one of the lowest in the state, got an increase in funding thanks to community outrage. It brings that branch up to 75% of the funding needed, from less than 50%]]> 2022-04-13 13:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142372994 Staff shortages - current staff members are wearing too many hats https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373059 2022-04-13 13:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373059 reaching those now that have been dropping social media over the past two years. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373126 2022-04-13 13:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373126 Growing opportunities for Community awareness and partnerships in 4 out of the 5 school districts in our region. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373314 2022-04-13 13:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373314 Beautiful buildings https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373779 Renovations have happened or are happening at all locations.]]> 2022-04-13 13:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373779 strong teen program & resources https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373836 2022-04-13 13:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142373836 Friends of the Library group is inactive but will not disband https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374075 2022-04-13 13:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374075 lack of promotion/support from governing agencies https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374221 2022-04-13 13:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374221 New housing in the area over the next two years https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374670 2022-04-13 13:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374670 friendly staff https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374786 2022-04-13 13:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374786 new gardening program https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374804 one of our branches is really excited about bringing life to their planters outside (enthusiasm is difficult to come by at that location), and it has already expanded twice now with community groups helping out. marketing it could hopefully get more patrons to that area since it is our least-visited location. ]]> 2022-04-13 13:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374804 a strong digital library service https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374853 2022-04-13 13:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374853 outdated building/aesthetics https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374928 2022-04-13 13:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142374928 understaffed and underfunded https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142376395 2022-04-13 13:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142376395 Employee freedom to pursue interests https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142376876 2022-04-13 13:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142376876 Our new outreach vehicle that all ten of our locations are using to get more and more out into their communities at festivals, fairs, farmers' Markets, parades, etc. for great library awareness! https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142376968 2022-04-13 13:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142376968 "Cliquey" community - new groups coming to gentrify the town and there is a lot of us vs them between the city, the new people, and the residents who have been here longer > creates community tension https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377093 2022-04-13 13:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377093 meta and twitter etc algorithms limiting content from us unless it is boosted or paid for. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377127 2022-04-13 13:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377127 bookmobile, getting all students in school system a library card https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377144 2022-04-13 13:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377144 burnout https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377462 2022-04-13 13:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377462 https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377624 PlayCard for all county students.]]> 2022-04-13 13:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377624 Poor program attendance https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377626 2022-04-13 13:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377626 Lots of goodwill from the community. The people who love the library REALLY love the library. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377650 2022-04-13 13:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377650 Renovation/rejuvenation of library https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377824 -Making room for outdoor space/"greening" of the library
-Interior space reorganization/design
-Incorporating art into the library (with our growing art district) 
-Etc. ]]> 2022-04-13 13:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377824 Threats https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377912 Neighboring systems to some counties offer more desirable services - more hours, Hoopla, Kanopy, more frequent story-times
Park Services and for-profits competing for kids with activities
We have a few homeless people - not a serious issue, but an appearance that puts some people off
Some patrons would rather pay than wait -- for eBooks, audio, video
Some patrons just assume we can't supply their needs.  They don't realize we've kept up


]]> 2022-04-13 13:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377912 need more resources for non-English speakers https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377983 2022-04-13 13:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142377983 Limited staff https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378067 2022-04-13 13:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378067 Disengaged community that is hard to reach https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378198 2022-04-13 13:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378198 expectation vs reality https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378232 we're told to be open and communicative about ideas, to seek out fun and new things, but are constantly being told no or to hold off or to 'wait and see' - aversion to change...]]> 2022-04-13 13:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378232 People more interested in in-person programming after pandemic https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378323 2022-04-13 13:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142378323 Desire to market to older community rather than the younger community https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379091 Not to be mean, but marketing to the older generation can be a waste because their going to die. Versus the younger generation will raise their children in the library system.

]]> 2022-04-13 13:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379091 Lack of cohesive library programming strategy https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379195 2022-04-13 13:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379195 children being put in so many extracurricular activities they don't have time for our events. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379656 2022-04-13 13:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379656 Competitive salaries/staff shortages https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379720 2022-04-13 13:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142379720 Our branding - great logo, consistent social media user names https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142380021 2022-04-13 13:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142380021 Spanish Website https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142380382 Our website has a Spanish side to it, for a community that is minimum 50% Spanish-Speaking. ]]> 2022-04-13 13:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142380382 Budget lines specifically for Marketing. That's where true buy-in shows up https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142380804 2022-04-13 13:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142380804 not getting the 20's and 30 year olds. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142381552 2022-04-13 13:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142381552 Legacy reputation of libraries, people have fond memories of using the library as children and come back as adults https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142382400 2022-04-13 13:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142382400 Allowing the staff to be themselves. https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142385782 2022-04-13 13:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/naimarashidmarin/hphbzxe1l22c38pc/wish/2142385782