Many thanks to Heather, Shawn, Brandi, Barbara F, and Adela for rewriting our Staff Values Statement. This statement will serve as the litmus test for all our future decisions as we serve our community. It will aslo serve as the bedrock of our next strategic plan. It articulates why we do the work we do and how we do it. If you are ever in doubt as to how to proceed when you are working with the public or each other, use these values as your test. And if you are ever discouraged by the day to day tasks that seem to cloud the purpose of your work, refer back to these values for inspiration. I know I will.
INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM
We uphold the public’s right to intellectual freedom by ensuring that each person has equitable access to the broad spectrum of resources held by the Kenosha Public Library. We meet each person’s information needs fairly, without judgment or censorship.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
Through our commitment to ongoing staff education, we strive to implement creative, forward-thinking policies and services that promote inclusivity and maximize the library’s usefulness within the community. The Kenosha Public Library is committed to providing lifelong learning and outstanding service to all members of our diverse community.
COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONALISM
Our workplace culture is to support our patrons and each other by being helpful, respectful, compassionate, ethical, and kind in our daily interactions. The way we treat each member of our community is evidence of our service-minded professionalism.
COLLABORATION
As open-minded, flexible, and honest individuals, we are able to work as a team to reach our goals. Through collaboration with each other and our community partners, we provide our patrons with efficient, dependable services that build and maintain trust in the library as a valuable community institution.
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