Resolution 16-075 Updating the Library Mission Statement

CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

                                                                                                               City Clerk/Library

Advisory Board

RESOLUTION 16-075

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, UPDATING THE LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT.

WHEREAS, The Library Mission Statement has not been updated or revised since 2002; and

WHEREAS, A new Mission Statement has been developed after consulting with staff and the Library Advisory Board; and

WHEREAS, This Mission Statement will accurately reflect the goals, vision and purpose of the Library to the community:

The Homer Public Library serves the diverse needs of our community members by providing access to information, promoting literacy, and facilitating lifelong learning. We foster education, personal well-being, cultural creativity, community engagement, and economic development. Our resources are offered without charge to people of all ages and abilities within our service area.

WHEREAS, The Library Advisory Board introduced and approved the update at a regular meeting on April 5, 2016 in accordance with their bylaws.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby approves the updated Library Mission Statement to accurately reflect the goals, vision and purpose of the Library.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 27th day of June, 2016.

CITY OF HOMER

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            MARY E. WYTHE, MAYOR

ATTEST:

JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: N/A