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Our Goals

Goals from White Pine's Vision Statement

Our ValuesOur GoalsOur Vision
Access Assure access to library and information resources within and outside the region using the most effective means for searching, identifying, requesting, and receiving those materials.
Technology Awareness Identify and explore the use of new technologies to improve effectiveness of library services and staff.
Continuing Education Develop a progressive, continuous learning program that meets the needs of staff, trustees, and administrators.
Shared Expertise Coordinate opportunities and avenues for library staff to share experiences and knowledge for aiding informed decision making, create collaborations, and identifying new ways to improve library services.
Advocacy/Communications Inform member libraries of regional, state, and national initiatives/issues, serve as a vehicle for representing those member libraries' collective needs and concerns in those arenas, and promote the accomplishments of those libraries.
Efficient/Effective Cooperative Administration Assure that the cooperative is funded well enough to accommodate the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of services and programs and that membership is satisfied with the level of service being provided.

Serving libraries in Arenac, Bay, Clare, Clinton, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Ogemaw, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties

Our mission is to coordinate and provide high-quality, cost-effective services that will strengthen member libraries
so they can meet changing patron and community needs.

3210 Davenport Ave. Saginaw, MI   48602
p. 989-793-7126 
Webmaster: sgood@wplc.org