Megan Rose, director of the Dickinson County Library, fills out the community survey for the library’s strategic plan. 

IRON MOUNTAIN –The Dickinson County Library is working with Fast Forward Libraries to create a strategic plan that will guide the library for the next three to five years and is asking for community input through a survey that is now available.

The community survey gathers insights on various aspects such as preferences and community needs, materials, programming and more.

The information will be helpful to the library to better understand what patrons are looking for from the library. Both library users and non-users are encouraged to take the survey.

“The library is a community resource, and we need the community’s help. Even if you haven’t been to the library in years, we would love your feedback for consideration,” a library spokesperson said.

The community survey can be found online at, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DickinsonCLCommunity, or the public can stop in at any Dickinson County Library site for a paper copy.

After the community survey, the library will host several focus groups to get input from local business owners, community leaders, and local non-profits. A focus group will also take place virtually. Those interested in participating in a focus group who have not received an invitation can reach out to Rose at 906-774-1218.

Fast Forward Libraries specializes in strategic planning, fundraising and coaching. They help libraries transform into learning organizations by incorporating organizational development principles in their work.

Fast Forward Libraries’ team and collaborating consultants are all MLIS librarians, each with decades of experience in libraries.

The Dickinson County Library helps the community find its story. Founded in 1967, the library has three sites in Dickinson County — the main library in Iron Mountain, the Solomonson Branch in Norway and the North Dickinson Branch in the North Dickinson County School building in Felch Township.

For more information on upcoming programs, go to the library’s website at www.dcl-lib.org or call the library at 906-774-1218.