Who's Involved?

Hopefully, all of us.

Everyone involved in the Siuslaw Public Library District strategic planning process wants to involve as many of the residents of the Siuslaw Public Library District as possible! The library is engaging in a community-led planning process because, like you, we are all members of this community. We also have some champions, community experts, partners, and a consultant helping to lead the way.

The strategic planning process will give the Siuslaw Public Library District (SPLD) a decision-making framework for the next few years, helping us navigate both big choices, like our budget, and smaller ones, like how to frame a program. With so many community needs and limited time, we can't do everything — so a strategic plan helps us figure out what success looks like and keeps our work relatable, achievable, and actionable.

Photograph of 17 library employees, 2 board members, and 1 consultant who participated in a planning retret at the Siuslaw Public Library District.

Members of the Siuslaw Public Library District staff, elected board, and consultant Dr. Audrey Barbakoff met to discuss the library's mission, core values, and the strategic planning process as part of a day-long retreat.

Meet the Team

The Siuslaw Public Library District strategic planning process includes a project management team made up of SPLD Administrative Services Specialist Ryan Chandler and Siuslaw Vision's Stephanie Sarles, along with:

From the World

Audrey Barbakoff, EdD, MLIS

Audrey Barbakoff is the founder and CEO of Co/lab Capacity, LLC, and she literally wrote the book on community-planning for libraries! Dr. Barbakoff was selected to guide SPLD's strategic planning process through a competitive Request for Proposal process. Read more about Audrey and her work by clicking here.

From the Library

Steering Committee

The steering committee is leading the process of turning community, staff, and expert input into action. The member team includes SPLD Board President Sandra Kuhlman, Siuslaw Vision Executive Director Stephanie Sarles, and library staff members Erin Gordenier, Brian Peters, Meg Spencer, Gayle Vinchesi, and Hank Will. SPLD Board Member Tracey Miller is serving as an alternate member of the committee.

Screenshot of people participating in a hybrid planning meeting

From the Region

Community Expert Panel

About twenty community experts, representing many local organizations, governments, and library support groups are also lending their insight and knowledge to the library's planning process. Shown here at a hybrid kickoff meeting, the Community Expert Panel was convened to make sure no voices are being left out of the planning conversation.