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Mission Statement and Goals
Service Facilities-Size & Location
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Nevada Public Library shall be:
“Transforming lives and building community through information, education, and recreation.”
VISION
The Nevada Public Library aspires to provide high quality, customer centered services that enhance
the quality of life in our community.
CORE VALUES
Core values are the foundation upon which we provide library service, interact with our community,
and make decisions.
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Collaboration and Partnerships
We cultivate relationships and partnerships with community organizations that
complement our mission, vision and values.
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Equal & Open Access
We are open to all. We ensure access to needed information through library services
or connections to community resources. We treat everyone with respect.
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Excellent Service
We commit to providing accurate and reliable information, excellent programs and
services, and a customer experience that is engaged, personal, and makes every
customer eager to return.
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Freedom to Know
We believe in the value of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library
resources. We support the open exchange of information and ideas that represent
multiple points of view.
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Honesty, Trust & Integrity
We strive to protect the privacy of library customers and keep all inquiries for
information confidential. We will operate in an open and honest manner and be
accountable for maintaining financial integrity.
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Innovation
We pursue innovation as a means to keep our services and technology contemporary
and vibrant.
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Lifelong Learning
We recognize learning is a continuous process. We offer services and programs that
encourage learning, discovery and intellectual development for individuals throughout
their lives.
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Outstanding Well Trained Staff
We recognize that our library employees are a valuable community resource. We seek
to attract and retain outstanding staff. We strive for excellence by maintaining and
enhancing staff knowledge and skills through training and professional development.
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Stewardship of Resources
We are committed to providing value and making wise fiscal choices. It is our
responsibility to take care of materials and spaces effectively and efficiently.
CORE SERVICES
Core Services are created to reflect the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Nevada Public Library.
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Access to Information
We serve as the place that provides accurate, well-documented and reliable
information to meet the needs of work, school, or personal curiosity. We provide the
technology and resources for customers to access information from within and
outside of library walls.
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Adult and Senior Services
We offer and promote materials, programs, and services for adults as a way to foster
lifelong learning.
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Business and Public Management Services
We provide business services through resources to aid governmental and public
agencies, the business community, investors, entrepreneurs, and those dealing with a
changing work environment.
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Children’s Services
We offer and promote quality materials, services, and programs to children and their
caregivers as a way of fostering a lifelong interest in reading and library use. We
recognize that early literacy is an important role the library plays in preparing
children to be ready to learn to read.
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Collection
We provide our customers with a useful, enticing collection that is centered on
meeting our customer needs and expectations. We offer a collection of current,
reliable materials that answers general information inquiries and includes current
popular materials. We help our customers to find materials that match their interests.
We connect to other libraries to make the world of resources easily available to our
customers.
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Community Referral Services
We connect our customers with existing information and services; we are active in
the community as a way to be informed about community resources.
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Community Spaces
We provide community gathering spaces and meeting areas that foster dialogue and
exchange of ideas within our facilities.
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Consumer Health Information
We offer resources, services and partnerships that help customers make informed
decisions about health-related issues and enhance the wellness of our community.
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Government Documents
We provide convenient access to information from federal, state and local
government.
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Information Literacy
We assist customers in identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using
accurate information.
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Local History & Genealogy
We believe that preserving our heritage impacts our future. The Cedar-Vernon County
Genealogy Society Collection offers resources and services to those interested in local
history and genealogy. We work cooperatively with local history and genealogical
organizations.
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Outreach to Our Community
We are proactive in offering and promoting library services and materials to people in
our community who may not be able to visit branches or may not be aware of library
resources that can make a difference in their lives.
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Programming
We offer customer-centered programming that informs, educates, entertains, and
connects people to our resources and services.
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Teen Services
We provide dedicated staff and resources to meet the special interests of Teens while
promoting lifelong learning and library use.
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Well Maintained, Safe & Welcoming Facilities
We provide gathering spaces that are inviting, comfortable, enjoyable, and ensure a
positive library experience.
Service Facilities - Size and Location
The Board of Trustees of the Nevada Public Library recognizes that the predominant service area of
the District is within the boundaries of the city limits of Nevada, MO due to the main financial support
of the library generated by the levied tax assessed to property owners within said boundaries.
Any person may use the library and its resources as defined in the policy manual section: Patron
Services.
The library’s physical plant is located at 212 W. Walnut St, Nevada, MO
The building was erected in 1920 for the Moss-Urner Car Dealership. It was given to the library by the
Finis M. Moss Charitable Trust, and the remodeling was paid for by private donations from individuals
and businesses, a matching grant was donated from the Moss Trust.
The lower level of the building is leased to the Vernon County Historical Society. The Moss Trust aided
the society in transforming the basement into the Bushwhacker Museum.
The upper level of the building is leased to a private organization, Cerner, as of February 2013.
Remodeling and restoration of the space will be financially supported by the Cerner group as part of
the Healthy Nevada Project.
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The east end of the main floor is leased to The Second Edition clothing consignment store currently
being used for library programming. (rev. 4/15)
The library’s main parking lot is located West of the library. This parking lot is shared by the
Nevada Public Library, The Bushwhacker Museum, and the Franklin P. Norman Community
Center.
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