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as they always have in the past. Removing barriers to services multiplied during the months when social
<br /> use and improving accessibility will continue to be distancing was required, and this popular technology
<br /> in the forefront of library decisions as we constantly seems to be signaling the demise of the DVD format.
<br /> evolve and adapt our service models. The Library continued to purchase music CDs,
<br /> As part of the CLAMS library consortium,which audiobooks on CD, and DVDs (when available) but
<br /> includes libraries located on Cape Cod, Martha's our shelf collections of these physical formats will be
<br /> Vineyard, and Nantucket we work collaboratively shrinking as publishers cut the formats and we use our
<br /> to provide materials and resources via an Integrated budget to support the change in how people listen and
<br /> Library System (ILS), which includes our online view books,music,and movies.The Library endeavors
<br /> catalog as well as proprietary staff software. A to maintain collections in formats that are preferred
<br /> and accessible to our patrons, which means we will
<br /> network-wide task force was formed in the first quarter also be moving forward with new options and formats
<br /> of 2022 to assess our existing ILS, and issue a request as they become available, and encourage everyone to
<br /> for proposals from a field of specialized vendors. After experiment with and try these new technologies!
<br /> months of research and discussion among the network's
<br /> library directors, the consensus decision was reached Library programs resumed in person and allowed
<br /> to transition to another service provider for this critical us to reconnect with ourlongtime library supporters and
<br /> software solution. The new platform is open source welcome new residents to the Mashpee community—
<br /> and includes modules for circulation, cataloging, including many new faces at our popular Lap Babies
<br /> acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, and Toddler activity times. Concerts,movies,arts and
<br /> branch relationships, and more. In the first quarter of crafts workshops, and adult education offerings are
<br /> 2023 the CLAMS network will unveil a new, state of back,and entertaining and enriching our days.
<br /> the art ILS,powered by the KOHA platform, and our
<br /> patrons will enjoy an enhanced online catalog using We also hosted a variety of community workshops
<br /> the Aspen discovery platform. This new initiative and meetings lead by a number of town departments.
<br /> The Planning Board and Planning Department staff held
<br /> provides a cost effective and cyber secure solution to
<br /> manage the network's growth for many years. multiple community outreach sessions at the library
<br /> to gather input from residents to inform the town's
<br /> Under the authority of the Massachusetts Board of new Local Comprehensive Plan. The Department of
<br /> Library Commissioners (MBLC) our library receives Natural Resources continued its efforts to meet with
<br /> state certification,and maintains its eligibility to apply and educate members of the community about issues
<br /> for state grants, and participate in local and statewide impacting water quality in the region. The Mashpee
<br /> reciprocal borrowing programs. The MBLC also Chamber of Commerce used the library as its base of
<br /> provides guiding principles and initiatives for libraries operations forjob fairs,the holiday parade preparations,
<br /> statewide, and recognizes digital equity and access to and the annual La Tavola community dinner.
<br /> reliable internet as an issue of economic, educational,
<br /> grants of service to The library strives to ensure that all programs are
<br /> and social equity. They provided
<br /> help libraries make internet and Wi-Fi accessible for free and open to the public,and are able to achieve this
<br /> goal because of the on-going fundraising efforts of The
<br /> members of our community. In 2022,with the support
<br /> of this program and local funding,collectively libraries Friends of the Mashpee Library. The group is led by
<br /> across the state, including our own, hosted a total of President Yvette Shakespeare and worked tirelessly to
<br /> 7,200 internet sessions on library computers daily and develop plans and goals for the future as they waited
<br /> lent out laptops,tablets and hotspots,to increase access for a return to more normal times. In December they
<br /> to reliable internet. presented the Library with a gift of$25,000 to enhance
<br /> the interior and exterior spaces in the Children's Room
<br /> The pandemic has resulted in numerous changes and outdoor garden area in 2023. We look forward to
<br /> in our daily lives,and one trend we are noticing at the finalizing plans to develop new play spaces and activity
<br /> library is an acceleration of format change.The biggest stations to encourage free play and creativity among
<br /> shifts are away from CD and DVD formats toward our youngest library visitors.
<br /> electronic and digital formats for music, movies, and
<br /> audiobooks. Our ability to provide programs and services
<br /> throughout the year has been due to the consistent
<br /> The film and television industry has been seriously support and leadership of the Mashpee Select Board,
<br /> impacted in the last two years as new productions were Town Manager, Rodney Collins, and Assistant Town
<br /> halted and movie theaters were shuttered. Streaming Manager,Wayne Taylor.They have worked with us to
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