Community Engagement Survey asks the public to help shape the future of Oxford County Library programs and services

Oxford County Library is updating its Strategic Plan and seeking community input to help shape the future of library services, programs, and spaces.

To gather valuable insights, the library has launched a short, 10-minute survey, inviting residents to share their thoughts on various aspects of the library's offerings. The survey aims to gain a better understanding of community priorities while identifying key opportunities and challenges. By participating in the survey, local residents can actively contribute to the library's strategic planning process and help ensure Oxford County Library continues to provide exceptional services to the community.

The library welcomes feedback from all residents, whether they are long-time library users, newcomers to the library, or individuals who do not use library resources. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, the library hopes to ensure its services are inclusive and responsive to the needs of the entire community.

To access the survey and learn more about the library's strategic planning efforts, go to  www.ocl.net or visit any Oxford County Library branch. The survey will be open for responses until July 28, 2023. All responses are confidential.

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Lisa Marie Williams, Chief Librarian, Oxford County Library

“As we look to the years ahead, we want to build upon what makes our libraries special and deliver services that truly resonate with our patrons. That's why every survey response matters. Whether you have been a patron for years or have yet to step through our doors, we genuinely value your insights. Your participation in this survey will help shape the future of our library and enable us to serve you better.”

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About Oxford County Library

With a vision to “connect, discover, share, become,” Oxford County Library provides Oxford’s communities with excellent, responsive services in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Services encompass free lending of books, DVDs and other materials; access to online catalogues, databases and lifelong learning tools; community information; local history and genealogy support; children’s, teen, and adult programming; literacy services; job search resources and information about government services; computer access; the Kitchen Library and more. The Library’s 14 branches are located in Brownsville, Burgessville, Embro, Harrington, Ingersoll, Innerkip, Mount Elgin, Norwich, Otterville, Plattsville, Princeton, Tavistock, Thamesford and Tillsonburg. For more information, visit www.ocl.net.

About Oxford County

Located in the heart of southwestern Ontario at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County has a population of approximately 130,000 people across eight area municipalities that are “growing stronger together.” As a partnership-oriented, two-tier municipal government, Oxford County is emerging as a leader in sustainable growth through the Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan and County Council’s commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy, becoming a zero waste community and working towards zero poverty. Situated in one of Ontario’s richest areas for farmland, agriculture is a key industry that is driving innovation in sustainable industries and diversifying the local economy. Oxford County offers a thriving local arts, culture and culinary community, as well as conservation parks, natural areas and more than 100 kilometres of scenic trails. The Oxford County Administration Building is located in Woodstock, Ontario. Visit www.oxfordcounty.ca or follow our social media sites at www.oxfordcounty.ca/social. Oxford County’s Strategic Plan is at oxfordcounty.ca/strategicplan.