Master Proposed Book FY2023

Recent Accomplishments: • Prioritized public health and safety in designing and delivering library services during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Established new recruiting and hiring practices to reduce barriers to establishing a workplace reflective of the community served. • Supported Friends’ Foundation volunteers and the Development Office staff in exploration and adoption of Sustainable Investing practices in order to grow Foundation investments. • Continued to craft new ways for the community and the Library to communicate - including dynamic options for “browsing” the shelves remotely, an enhanced ICPL app, and the ability to contact the Director for comments and feedback via text message. • Responded to direct community feedback by applying multiple new electronic resources—including two learning-based tools: Creativebug (craft video tutorials) and LinkedIn Learning (creative, business, and technology training tutorials)—and making these available to the public. • Recognized the Bookmobile as a community hotspot and information hub following the derecho (land hurricane) incident. • Held a virtual In-Service Day, with focus on finding alternatives to calling the Police for library rule infractions (one of the strategic initiatives). • Encouraged Friends’ Foundation volunteers and supported creative new virtual events to assist in surpassing fundraising goals. • Developed and offered a variety of community programs and historical reflections in celebration of Iowa City Public Library’s 125 th Anniversary. 176