RCLS: About the Ramapo Catskill Library System: Mission & Goals
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RCLS Mission and Goals
Mission
We deliver high-quality, cost-effective consolidated, and cooperative services to support member libraries in meeting the needs of their communities.
Goals
- Coordinated Services
Offer a clearly defined set of cost-effective consolidated and coordinated services designed to enhance local library achievement and maximize the value of local funds expended.
- Technology
Assist member libraries in implementing emerging technologies to improve library service and enhance and maintain a cybersecurity environment where everyone is responsible.
- Resource Sharing
Coordinate Central Library and System activities to provide a broad range of services and online resources to support equity of access for all residents.
- Training
Provide opportunities to member libraries' staff, directors, and trustees for the training and skills development needed to support excellent library service.
- Advocacy
Actively work to increase awareness about the value and importance of library services and help strengthen member libraries in their advocacy efforts.
- Communication
Maintain and promote effective means of communication with and among member libraries and RCLS.
- Marketing
Empower library advocates to become brand ambassadors and increase mindfulness of library services value to community members.