2025-2028 Strategic Plan
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Andrew Whitis, Director of Financial Operations & Strategist
The Rocky River Public Library Strategic Plan Team
» Krista Carte (Administration)
» Russell Dezember (Building Services)
» Ryan Dickerson (Technology Training Services)
» Doug Fink (Staff and Public Training)
» Rhonda Han (Finance)
» Gregory Hatch (Museum and Archives)
» Stacey Hayman (Community Engagement)
» Robert Isom (Marketing)
» Kristine Lee (Youth Services)
» Jacob Marquis (Graphics and Publications)
» Peter Matera (Director)
» Liz Piazza (Cataloging)
» Trent Ross (Deputy Director)
» Annalisse Strippoli (Circulation Services)
Library Staff
Thank you to the employees of the Library for their efforts, ideas, and can-do spirit in helping bring this plan to life; their involvement in this process has been so encouraging.
Library Board of Trustees
Thank you to Don Bierut, Jenny Fisher, Stacey Ganor, Ann Gynn, Deb Huff, Matt Knickman, Cindy Schafer, and former members Jill James & Melissa Stickney, for providing crucial input.
Library Support Groups
Friends of Rocky River Public Library, Rocky River Public Library Foundation, and Cowan Pottery Museum Associates, thank you for your financial support, time, dedication, and passion in helping us reach our goals.
Survey Respondents
Thank you to the hundreds of people who took the time to answer our survey, to provide their perspective, and offer suggestions on the future of this Library.
Interview Subjects
We appreciate the many key stakeholders who were willing to take the time to share their feedback in a more detailed and comprehensive way, in one-on-one conversations with the Strategic Plan Team.
Community Summit Attendees
Dozens of people from all walks of life, from teens to senior citizens, attended the in-person workshop and brainstorming session, engaging with the strategist and each other in a fun and productive way.
Patrons
Whether in-person or online, whether twenty years ago or yesterday, we truly appreciate everyone who has ever found a need, large or small, with which the Library was able to assist.
Residents
It is an honor to be located in and serve this community; even if you do not use the Library, every resident helps support our mission and helps make it possible for those who do.