Strategic Plan
Current Plan
2023-2026*
On March 22, 2023, the Library’s Board of Trustees officially adopted a 2023-2026* strategic plan, along with new mission and vision statements for YDL. The new plan focuses on four strategic areas: dynamic resources; optimized facilities; advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion; and an engaged community. You can expect to see projects that focus on improving our collections, reaching underserved communities, combating misinformation, and improving library spaces.
YDL Strategic Plan 2023-2026* »
YDL Strategic Retreat Findings Book Initial Findings »
YDL Strategic Planning Findings Book Addendum »
*This was originally a 3-year plan, ending March 1, 2026. Due to the Michigan Avenue flood, and the focus the restoration required, the board voted to extend our strategic plan through March 1, 2027.
Previous plans
2017-2022
Produced with extensive staff and stakeholder engagement, the plan lays out strategies to evaluate and continuously improve our program offerings, review and update facilities, explore new funding streams, streamline internal processes, foster a talented and diverse staff, and better communicate our services to the community.
YDL Strategic Plan 2011-2014 Summary
2011-2014
This plan had a largely internal focus, including capital and maintenance plans for library buildings, an aggressive technology plan, and a fund development plan.
YDL Strategic Plan 2011-2014 Executive Summary »
2007-2010
Accomplishments that resulted from this plan include creating a library website, expanding service hours, opening a coffee shop at YDL-Whittaker, installing lockers to pick up library materials after hours, and establishing an interim library location in Superior Township.