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Community Needs Assessment A community needs assessment identifies the strengths and resources available in the community to meet the needs of children, youth, and families. The assessment focuses on the capabilities of the community, including its citizens, agencies, and organizations.

Useful information to include in a Needs Assessment Demographic profile Community profile Library profile Edge Survey Impact Survey Community survey Focus groups Library trend analysis

Demographic Profile Population Income Age Poverty Race and Ethnicity Education Language Physical Fitness Households Information from U S Census Bureau, State Health Dept.

Community Profile Libraries Schools Social Service Providers Community Organizations Cultural Organizations Government Offices Phone book, Chamber of Commerce This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Library Profile Annual Report Statistics Library Usage over Time

Edge Survey Community Value Engaging the Community and Decision Makers Organizational Management

Impact Survey

Community Survey Customer Survey Nov. 26 to Dec. 21, 2018 Online and paper copies 7 questions + additional comments

Focus Groups Five focus groups Dec. 2018 through Jan. of 2019 Eight questions One hour Notetakers and recorder

Library Trends Analysis Pew Research Center www.pewinternet.org Institute of Museum and Library Services www.imls.org

Next Steps Analyzing and prioritizing Presentation of Needs Assessment for City Manager Creation of plan Presentation of plan to City Council

Contact Info Marcia Johnson, Director Miami Public Library 200 N. Main Miami, OK 74354 mjohnson@miamiokla.net 918-541-2380 office 918-533-1236 cell www.miamipl.okpls.org