The Library Strategic Plan outlines our vision, mission, and goals for the next several years, guiding how we serve our community and adapt to changing needs.
This page provides an overview of key priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes designed to enhance access to resources, foster lifelong learning, and strengthen community engagement.
Explore the plan to learn how we’re investing in technology, expanding collections, and creating inclusive spaces that support education, creativity, and collaboration.
VISION: The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is your connection to community, learning, literacy, and enjoying life.
MISSION: The Calcasieu Parish Public Library welcomes all with convenient access to high-quality and innovative collections, resources, and services that enrich lives and create connections in our community.
1.1: Offer more technology assistance and programs to build necessary skills.
1.2: Be responsive to diverse language needs by providing bilingual services (including ASL) and multilingual marketing.
1.3: Evaluate branch service hours and program times.
1.4: Identify potential public transportation solutions and assistance to facilitate branch visits for more residents
2.1: Increase outreach efforts with Library To-Go and continue library pop-ups at area events.
2.2: Add lending kiosks and consider placing additional book returns in frequently visited locations across the parish.
2.3: Build awareness and interest with a greater capacity for marketing.
2.4: Monitor growing population centers for any service opportunities
3.1: Accelerate growth of the Library of Things.
3.2: Expand selection of foreign language materials.
3.3: Research new ways to help patrons locate items of interest in the collection.
3.4: Re-evaluate processes used by patrons to request and suggest items, amending as needed.
4.1: Explore adding meeting and programming spaces across the system.
4.2: Create more parking and outdoor activity areas at various branches.
4.3: Consider dedicating space just for children’s materials and services.
4.4: Design more welcoming environments that also excite and inspire.
5.1: Optimize performance of in-branch technology and services.
5.2: Devise additional approaches to offer patrons new technology and software.
5.3: Identify possible improvements that would make online tools, including website and catalog, more user-friendly.
5.4: Increase direct patron support and service in online spaces.
6.1: Convene regular meetings with local organizations and agencies to increase collaboration and reduce duplication.
6.2: Act as a bridge to social service agencies that offer support for mental and physical wellness, life-skills training, and local workforce development.
6.3: Partner with organizations to address education and literacy needs across communities.
7.1: Address training and development needs for new and experienced staff at every level of the organization.
7.2: Continue assessing organizational structure and workflow to enable employee growth and opportunities.
7.3: Seek to hire staff members that both represent and celebrate local communities.
8.1: Strive to increase staff morale.
8.2: Standardize and streamline procedures across all locations and ensure adherence.
8.3: Reassess internal communication methods.
