The Organization
The Sacramento Public Library Authority is the fourth largest library system in California serving the public in the City and County of Sacramento as well as the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Isleton and Rancho Cordova. The Sacramento Public Library operates 27 libraries, which includes a Central Library in downtown Sacramento, has over 300 staff members, a collection of 2M volumes, and a budget of $36M. More than 500,000 residents have a library card and over 6M items are circulated annually.
In the last decade, the library jurisdiction experienced significant population growth and has since remodeled and expanded three libraries, replaced five libraries with larger facilities and opened three new facilities. The most recent new facility is the Elk Grove library which opened at the end of 2008.
In conjunction with the Facility Master Plan, the library developed a Strategic Services Plan that focuses on three key areas: Reading, Learning, and Community. The Plan was developed with extensive customer input and provides clear future direction for the development of library services and programs. The Library conducts a wide variety of programs every month for toddlers, school age children, college bound students and adults.
Our Vision
To be the best source of knowledge and information that enriches and empowers all people of our community.
Our Mission
To provide open access to diverse resources and ideas that inspire learning, promote reading and enhance community life.
Our Goals
To ensure all residents of our diverse communities have access to high quality library services. To provide exemplary customer service. To be an organization where employees feel valued. To foster a cooperative environment that develops staff potential through training and education. To maximize public and private financial resources and support for the Library. To be a progressive provider of information technology. To define and employ the best methods for all our endeavors.