Our Mission & Vision
Mission
Empower Minds, Inspire Imagination, Connect Community
Vision
Our Community’s Living Room of Knowledge, Opportunity, and Innovation
Our Values
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Welcome – We invite everyone and understand that each interaction is important.
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Engage – We build relationships and connect community.
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Respect – We value every person’s right to freedom of expression and intellectual pursuits.
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Empower – We provide access to information and resources for lifelong learning.
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Adapt – We innovate to expand learning and growth.
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Diversify – We respect the entire community and celebrate each other.
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Play – We foster a fun, creative, and inventive environment.
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Collaborate – We believe cooperation and partnerships are central to our culture.
Our Strategic Plan
Four Pillars of the Strategic Plan
User Experience
Develop and maintain an efficient, welcoming and dynamic library staff, facility and resources.
2022 - Refine User Experience
Visit the two new libraries in Salt Lake City to bring back ideas to enhance user experience. Attend webinars, conferences and hold staff meetings with local organizations to learn about better ways to serve our community.
2023 - Evaluate Service Hours
Use historic data to explore changes to service hours while staying in live with current budget allotments.
2024 - Perform a 10-year Facility Analysis
Perform a 10-year facility analysis: Review the library facility to see what updates are needed to continue the library’s mission within an aging and historic building.
Inclusivity
Create an environment which our differences are celebrated and supported.
2022 - Become a Kulture City Venue
Complete the process of becoming a Kulture City Venue that will welcome neurodiverse users.
2023 - Conduct a Diversity & Accessibility Audit
Create criteria to examine our collections, amenities, and programs to ensure we represent our diverse community as well as a broad range of perspectives.
2024 - Prioritize and Plan Changes Based on Audit
Use the data gathered from the diversity and accessibility audit to implement improvements.
Community Relationships
Reach beyond library walls to better understand and serve the public.
2022 - Establish a Sustainability Center
Cultivate a sustainability center containing innovative and green amenities, as well as collections to serve our community and the overall Park City Municipal net zero goal of 2030.
2023 - Issue Library Cards for Every Park City School District Student
Build a stronger relationship with the Park City School District, which will allow for the creation of a streamlined library card process for every student.
2024 - Explore the possibility for a Park City Book Festival
Evaluate funding options and community interest in a Park City book festival that involves a variety of local stakeholders.
Lifelong Learning
Encourage and foster growth across all life stages.
2022 - Expand Teen Services
Implement a pilot internship program for teens working in the library.
Additionally, staff will work towards offering a Teen Weekly Meeting for teens to plan and implement events they are interested in.
2023 - Develop Intergenerational Programming
Create events that connect all generations in shared interests.
2024 - Assess YouCreate Lab & Databases
 In alignment with the 10-year facility analysis, the YouCreate Lab and Database offerings will be assessed in relation to the community’s creative and innovative needs.
Library Statistics & History
The Park City Library is a robust community gathering space with over 385,000 items in the collection. More information on other library statistics, its history, and future role in the Park City community can be found here:
Technology Replacement and Services Plan
To meet the technological needs of the community, the Park City Library staff will keep abreast of library trends and technology requests from the community and will also consult with tech companies who are experts in the field. Librarians will attend conferences, watch webinars, and take library exploration visits to explore new options for technology.
Considerations for new technology will be made based on the budget allotted in each fiscal year. Librarians will stay apprised of new or extra funding options that could benefit the library’s ability to purchase large or expensive tech equipment. Library staff will be trained on all new technology and system upgrades as they arise. Additionally, staff will go through periodic trainings to refresh their knowledge of current library technology. Library computers are replaced by the Park City Municipal IT Department according to the Computer and Technology Equipment Purchase/Replacement Plan. The library replaces other technologies as needed, considering usage and budget.
The Park City Library prides itself as a technology hub for the community. For example, the YouCreate Lab gives users access to a wide range of media and technology resources including video and digital recorders, plus 3D printers. The Lab’s resources expand each year.
*FY22-FY24 Park City Library Strategic Plan approved by the Library Board on 11/17/2021.
Our Partnerships
We build relationships with other local organizations—both companies as well as non-profits—to better serve our community’s diverse needs.
Contact us if you are interested in cultivating a partnership.