Northeast Massachusetts Regional Library System

NMRLS Strategic Plan: 2005-2010

NMRLS Mission

The Northeast Massachusetts Regional Library System (NMRLS) promotes and facilitates resource sharing, collaboration, and professional development among all types and sizes of libraries and library networks in northeast Massachusetts. NMRLS services, leadership, and advocacy support member libraries and staff  to sustain high quality and accessible library services for those who live, work, or study in the region.

NMRLS Vision Statement

These are the key elements of an ideal future vision of our organization that guides and informs the development of the major initiatives in the strategic plan as well as the annual plans of service.

NMRLS creates and facilitates opportunities for collaboration among all types and sizes of libraries in its membership, drawing on individual strengths to enhance shared resources, services, and programs. 

NMRLS builds and strengthens its internal organization in ways that foster the growth and development of all member libraries. 

NMRLS offers a comprehensive array of services and programs to its member libraries.  NMRLS provides leadership in adherence to best practices and professional standards to ensure easy access to the best quality services and programs. 

NMRLS Executive Board and its committees, serving as advisors, conduct regular strategic planning activities and periodically assess progress, so that NMRLS may appropriately respond to the evolving information needs of an increasingly diverse community of library users.  NMRLS incorporates changing demographic, economic, and social trends into its planning processes.  NMRLS keeps pace with technological innovations. 

NMRLS collaborates with other regional library systems, networks, and appropriate associations/organizations in ways that are mutually beneficial.  NMRLS develops partnerships with community institutions, businesses, and organizations to establish diversified promotion and funding opportunities. NMRLS develops marketing tools and strategies that may be applied through a variety of avenues. 

The combined efforts of NMRLS, its member libraries, and all its allies create a sustainable advocacy network.  Advocacy promotes the value of libraries as information providers in a democratic society, resulting in expanded support for libraries at the local, regional, state, and federal level.