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Dallas Public Library outlines strategic plan progress, Recollect digital archive and facilities priorities
Summary
Interim director Heather Lowe briefed the committee on year‑one progress implementing the library’s council‑adopted strategic plan, including a new digital repository (Recollect), technology updates, ADA upgrades and staff development work; some initiatives (like homebound delivery) remain pending funding.
Interim Dallas Public Library Director Heather Lowe briefed the Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee on Feb. 18 about progress during year one of the library’s strategic plan and a 20‑year facilities plan adopted by council last year.
Lowe said the plan’s eight goals focus on technology, collections, equitable access, facilities and staff development. “The library just launched Recollect, a digital repository of photos, recordings, maps, and other special collection items,” Lowe said, noting the repository already contains “a little over 11,000 items.”
Why it matters: committee members said the plan helps prioritize bond and budget decisions and highlighted the library’s role in early…
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