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Killeen library consultant says system is under-resourced; plan recommends new outreach, flexible spaces and funding options
Summary
Consultant Garrett Mason and Library Director Tiffany McNair presented Killeen Public Library’s first five-year strategic plan, which found the library under-resourced compared with peers and recommended priorities including communication, community partnerships, programming growth and exploring facility expansion or a new branch.
Consultant Garrett Mason and Killeen Public Library Director Tiffany McNair presented a draft 2026–2030 strategic plan to the Killeen City Council on Feb. 17, saying the library is under-resourced compared with peer systems and recommending steps to increase usage and visibility.
Mason said the peer analysis showed Killeen Public Library (KPL) serves one of the largest service areas but ranks near the bottom on many measures. "KPL serves the fourth largest official service area population, but has the lowest total e-materials and second lowest e-materials per capita," he said, adding…
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