COS Financial Plan 2018 - 2022

SURREY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Library provides downloadable e-books, audio books, and a selection of online databases to Surrey residents of all ages. Partnerships with local community agencies help to extend literacy programs beyond the Library’s walls.

The department’s budgetary divisions include:

Sunnyside Elementary School Reading Link Challenge

PUBLIC SERVICES Public Services manages the borrowing and information services offered through our nine locations and plans, promotes and delivers a wide variety of programs. This division also acquires and manages the print and electronic collections that suit the needs of our diverse community.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Administrative Services manages the physical spaces, as well as the finance, human resources and information technology functions of the Library system, ensuring day-to-day service requirements are met. This division also manages the Library’s image and raises awareness and funds to support and enhance its community services.

2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

INCLUSION

 Enhanced access to multilingual resources by beginning to catalogue Chinese collections. Over 1,000 titles catalogued in 2017; and  Launched the book Surrey Stories Connect: Teens & Seniors Write Surrey, A Project of the Poet Laureate, sharing intergenerational and multicultural stories.

 Worked with aboriginal community members and partners to offer Taan’s Moons: A Haida Moon Story exhibit and programs at City Centre and Semiahmoo Libraries, with over 1,600 residents in attendance;  Offered a Rainbow Storytime for LGBTQ+ families and friends;

PUBLIC SAFETY

 Offered library services and literacy skills to Surrey’s vulnerable and newcomer populations: 2,564 adults benefited from Outreach programs, 228 users received reduced barrier “Access Cards”, 2,100 “Internet Only” users were registered for internet privileges.

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2018-2022 Financial Plan

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