Our Mission
Connecting communities to information, inspiration and entertainment for life.
Vision
The vision of the HPLD is meant to provide a clear image of what we as an organization aspire to accomplish.
Our Vision
To build a solid reputation, increase overall participation and unite residents by being so connected
to our communities that the library:
- Becomes everyone's first and best choice for life long learning.
- Is seen as a necessary and important community asset.
- Is a community destination and gathering place.
Values
These values help clarify the principles that guide the High Plains Library District.
As trustees, administration, and staff of the High Plains Library District, we are
committed to fulfilling our mission and vision while upholding the following values.
Our Customers
- Are treated with dignity, respect, and consideration.
- Receive an exceptional level of personal customer service.
- Are provided with a variety of library materials that reflect the communities' interests and values.
- Have access to up-to-date technology and receive assistance in using that technology.
- Enjoy a variety of quality programming for all ages.
- Have a positive library experience every time they visit.
Our Facilities:
- Are modern, clean, and well-maintained.
- Provide and utilize up-to-date technology.
- Are open and available to all people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or physical limitations.
- Are inviting, comfortable and friendly.
- Serve as a local gathering place.
Our Staff:
- Uphold the principles of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America- the freedom to read, view, speak and hear.
- Is committed to instilling a love of reading.
- Are professional and reliable information catalysts.
- Will make every effort to be available to you whenever and wherever you need us.
- Seeks solutions to problems in a positive, productive manner.
- Works as a team to provide an exceptional level of service to all customers.
- Continues to learn and grow professionally in an effort to better serve you by taking advantage of classes, workshops, and seminars offered by the High Plains Library District, State/National Library Associations, and other agencies.
- Sees the High Plains Library District as an employer of choice; one that provides fair compensation, competitive benefits, and a flexible schedule that leads to a healthy work / life balance.
Our Community:
- Benefits from partnerships between High Plains Library District and other local agencies that support reading, education, and literacy.
- Enjoys the talents, abilities and contributions of High Plains Library staff at community-related activities.
- Is aware of and appreciates the programs and services offered by the High Plains Library District.
- Supports the High Plains Library District by contributing to its Foundation.
- Feels enriched by the presence of the High Plains Library District.
History
The Weld Library District is a special taxing district that was established
in 1986 under the authority of Colorado Library Law §C.R.S. 24-90-101
to improve library service to residents through the sharing of books, staff, and
tax revenue. The taxing authority includes all of Weld County except the areas
covered by the Windsor-Severance Library District and the City of Dacono. In
some areas, High Plains Library District expands into other counties. In 2007 the
Town of Erie’s Boulder County residents voted to become part of High Plains
Library District. The major source of revenue for High Plains Library District is
derived from a 3.249 mill levy applied to the assessed value of portions of Weld
and Boulder County properties. The District serves over 217,000 residents of Weld
County and parts of neighboring counties, and covers a geographic area of almost
4,000 square miles.
In July 2008, as part of a re-branding project, the Library Board of Trustees
approved the recommendation to rename the Library District to the High Plains Library District.
The High Plains Library District is comprised of a five branch libraries,
bookmobile services and six autonomous member libraries governed by their own
separate boards of trustees.
Governance
The High Plains Library District Board of Trustees serves as a governing board for
the branch library system. The Board determines library polices based on District community needs. The Board works within bylaws developed to meet Federal, State and local requirements
to insure that proper standards of operations and financing be maintained.
The HPLD Board of Trustees is appointed through a selection committee. This committee is
convened by the Board Vice President. In addition to the Board Vice President, members of the selection committee include:
- One (1) additional HPLD Board of Trustee Member as selected by the Board President
- One (1) representative from each of the seven Governmental Agencies that originally
formed the Library District (Eaton, Board of County Commissioners, Ault, Hudson, Greeley,
Fort Lupton and Fort Lupton School District RE-8).
Final approval of the selected member is based on the support shown by the District government agencies.
