march 2008 nypl staff briefing
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After-the-fact revelations and disclosure to NYPL staff in 2008 about the Library's plans to sell real estate reducing service points and consolidate and shrink for greater efficiencyTRANSCRIPT
Tailor service offerings to fulfill diverse user needs
Transform the physical footprint
Adapt organization to fit the strategy
Securefinancial future
Create a leading online library presence
Develop and implement new collections strategy
Tailor branch services and staffing
Develop and implement new digital strategy
Develop new real estate footprint
Define metrics and implement performance
management
Develop “One NYPL” organization, integrating
branch and research libraries
Plan and execute campaign
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Communicate and market the strategy
Communicate and market the strategy to key internal and external stakeholders
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The new strategy: Fundamentally transform NYPL to drive increased use through better, targeted service
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Sharing the strategy with our staff
September 2007 Summer workstream leaders present strategy outlines for branch services, collections, digital and metrics
October 2007 David Ferriero and Dave Offensend present organizational changes for One NYPL
November 2007 Major real estate announcements for a new Donnell Library and a new Services Center in Long Island City
March 2008 Presentation of the full strategy to all staff, including the facilities plan and the Campaign
Replace Mid-Manhattan
Build one new “hub” library in northern Manhattan and one on Staten Island
Centralize technical services and shipping operations in one location
Combine and align Branch and Research activities to provide seamless user service and enhanced efficiencies
Provide better service to users through fewer service points
Make our Fifth Avenue building a greater international destination
Address needed capital work at all of our facilities
Facilities Plan Goals
1911 Plan: Stacks on West Side1911 Plan: Stacks on West Side1911 Plan: Stacks on West Side
Private CampaignPublic SourcesLibrary AssetsTOTAL SOURCES $1,200
Planned SourcesPlanned Uses
$1.2 Billion Funding Strategy ($ in millions)
42nd Street Renovation $310Donnell Build-Out 20Library Service Center 40Refurbishing Libraries 130Two New Hub Libraries 80
Subtotal Creating Libraries $580
Building Collections $130Digital Initiatives 135Pre-K to 12 Education & Lifelong Learning 35Staff Development, Scholarships and Marketing 20
Annual Fund for ongoing programs 100Strengthening Financial Position 200Subtotal Enhancing Library Programs $620
TOTAL USES $1,200
Central Library Plan Time Line2007 – Execute Donnell sale; announce new Donnell Library
– Sign new Library Services Center lease 2008 – Begin exterior restoration
– Initiate Mid-Manhattan sale – Lease temp site for Donnell and Mid-Manhattan– Plan temporary relocation of certain Mid-Manhattan
collections and activities to SIBL– Relocate Donnell Media Center and film collection to
Performing Arts Library– Select architect for Central Building
2009 – Complete construction for Library Services Center– Close Mid-Manhattan
2010 – Begin interior construction– Complete Central Building exterior restoration
2011 – Centennial Celebration2012 – Complete new Donnell Library2014 – Complete circulating library in Central building
– Consider SIBL and Annex Sale
Benefits to NYPL
• A spectacular new library• A greater international destination in the heart of
New York• Seamless service for all users in a single
building• Better service through fewer service points• A more welcoming venue, with inviting reading
rooms, easier-to-access materials, expert guidance, better exhibition spaces, cafes, lounges, and computer labs